Recall of 2027 Trails West RPM Freeride Recreational Trailers
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Trails West Manufacturing of Idaho, Inc. is recalling 55 units of 2027 RPM Freeride recreational trailers due to a potential fire risk from an inverted cooktop flame when the furnace is operating.
What this NHTSA vehicle recall tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by NHTSA on April 22, 2026 and geographically references National. Its severity classification of "high" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - Vehicle Recalls - determines the consumer-protection framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, repairs, or the recall itself) are available to affected consumers and which agency holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.
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Recall Article
What Happened
Trails West Manufacturing of Idaho, Inc. is recalling certain 2027 RPM Freeride recreational trailers because the cooktop flame may become inverted when the furnace is operating, which increases the risk of a fire.
Which Products Are Affected
The affected products are 2027 RPM Freeride recreational trailers manufactured by Trails West. Approximately 55 units are involved, as indicated by the NHTSA campaign number 26V259000. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall are searchable on NHTSA.gov as of April 22, 2026.
What You Should Do
Consumers should contact Trails West customer service at 1-208-852-2200 to arrange for dealers to install an aluminum separation between the furnace and the cooktop free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed in April 2026.
Why This Matters
This recall affects 55 recreational trailers and addresses a potential fire hazard, underscoring the importance of vehicle safety to prevent risks associated with equipment malfunctions.
Source
NHTSA Recall ID: 26V259000. More information is available at https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V259000.
Original source: NHTSA Official Notice ↗
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