Recall 25V714 affects 100 2025-2026 East To West Alta travel trailers with incorrect axle-capacity labels. Repair is free at any franchised East To West dealer.
East To West is recalling 100 2025-2026 Alta travel trailers because the Federal Placard label lists the wrong axle capacity, causing the GVWR and CCC to be miscalculated. Owners using those limits can overload the trailer and increase crash risk; East To West dealers will complete the free repair.
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What's wrong?
The Federal Placard on a 2025-2026 East To West Alta travel trailer is the label that tells an owner and dealer the trailer's weight limits. It lists axle capacity, Gross Vehicle Weight Rating, and Cargo Carrying Capacity, which is how much weight the trailer is rated to carry after its own weight is accounted for.
On affected Alta trailers, the placard lists the wrong axle capacity. The manufacturing review tied the problem to a change from a 5100 lbs. axle to a 4400 lbs. axle, while the label information did not match the correct axle size. That wrong axle value caused the GVWR and Cargo Carrying Capacity to be calculated incorrectly.
An owner will not feel this defect while towing because the problem is on the certification label, not a part that makes noise or changes how the trailer drives. There is no warning sign before failure, so the repair path is to replace the Federal Placard with one that shows the correct axle size, GVWR, and Cargo Carrying Capacity.
Who's affected?
Spans the 2025 and 2026 model years, with the same federal placard label issue in both.
| 2026 East To West Alta | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
|---|---|
| 2025 East To West Alta | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| Units affected | 100 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
A matching year and model does not confirm inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific trailer is included.
What's the safety risk?
The incorrect GVWR and cargo-carrying-capacity label gives the wrong loading reference. That can lead an owner to overload the trailer, increasing the risk of a crash. There is no warning sign for an incorrect label, so avoid loading near the listed limit until the corrected label is installed. Repair is free at any franchised East To West dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2025-2026 East To West Alta is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised East To West dealer to schedule the free Federal Placard label replacement that corrects the axle capacity, GVWR, and CCC information.
- Bring the recall notice if East To West mailed one. If not, reference recall number 25V714 when you call.
- Avoid loading the trailer by the incorrect placard until the replacement label is installed; use dealer guidance if you need help confirming safe cargo limits.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, an East To West technician replaces the Federal Placard label with a corrected label for the axle capacity, GVWR, and cargo carrying capacity information. The replacement label and labor are free under the recall. If you already paid for a related label correction before the owner notice, reimbursement is handled through the manufacturer's standard reimbursement plan. Keep the repair paperwork and ask East To West customer service how to submit documentation.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| October 21, 2025 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| November 19, 2025 | Owner notification mailed |
| November 29, 2025 | Dealer notification began |
| November 29, 2025 | Dealer notification ended |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 25V714?
Recall 25V714 covers 100 2025-2026 East To West Alta travel trailers with an incorrect Federal Placard label. The listed axle capacity can make the GVWR and cargo carrying capacity wrong, which can lead to overloading and increase crash risk.
What should I do if my 2025-2026 East To West Alta is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific trailer is included in recall 25V714. If it is, contact an authorized East To West dealer to schedule the replacement Federal Placard label. Reference Forest River recall number 501-1994 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost. Dealers will replace the incorrect Federal Placard label free of charge, and owner notification letters were mailed on November 19, 2025.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is overloading the travel trailer. If the placard shows the wrong GVWR or cargo carrying capacity, an owner can load the trailer beyond its actual rating, increasing the risk of a crash.
What if I bought my East To West Alta used?
The free repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the trailer, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your Alta is included, then call an authorized East To West dealer or Forest River customer service at 1-574-264-6664.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/25V714000 |
|---|---|
| East To West customer service | 1-574-264-6664 |
| NHTSA recall # | 25V714 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 25V714000 |
Source documents
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Download Quarterly Report (PDF) - Download Misc. Document (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 19, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →