Forest River is recalling 173 2026 Westbrook and Avenger travel trailers under recall 26V221 for incorrect dry-weight labels. Free repair at franchised Forest River dealers.
Forest River is recalling 173 2026 Westbrook and Avenger travel trailers because the Federal Placard label can show the wrong dry weight. Incorrect weight information can lead an owner to overload the trailer and increase crash risk, and the Forest River dealer repair is free.
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What's wrong?
The Federal Placard on a 2026 Forest River Westbrook or Avenger travel trailer is the weight and tire information label attached to the trailer. It lists details owners and dealers use when matching the trailer to its tires, rims, and loading information. One of those details is dry weight, which is the trailer's weight before owner cargo is added.
On affected trailers, the placard lists the wrong dry weight because of a manufacturing weighing error. Forest River traced the issue to concern over plant scale measurements and reviewed scale weight reports. The trailer itself is not described as having a broken mechanical part, but the label gives the wrong baseline weight information.
There is no warning sign before failure. Owners would not feel a change while towing or see a dashboard alert, because the problem is the printed placard, not a moving component.
Who's affected?
VINs became searchable on May 16, 2026.
| 2026 Forest River Westbrook | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
|---|---|
| 2026 Forest River Avenger | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| Units affected | 173 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged 173 field incidents to date. |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific trailer is included.
What's the safety risk?
Incorrect weight information can lead you to overload the vehicle without realizing it, which increases crash risk. There is no warning sign that the label is wrong, so use extra care with cargo and confirm your VIN before relying on the listed weight ratings. Repair is free at any franchised Forest River dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2026 Forest River Westbrook or Avenger is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Forest River dealer to schedule the free label replacement that corrects the dry-weight information.
- Bring the recall notice if Forest River mailed one. If not, reference recall number 26V221 when you call.
- Avoid loading the trailer based only on the incorrect dry-weight label until the replacement label is installed.
- Call Forest River customer service at 1-260-499-2100 with questions about this recall.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Forest River technician replaces the Federal Placard label with an updated label that lists the correct dry weight. The recall repair is available now, and parts and labor are free for consumers and dealers. If you already paid for a repair within this defect, Forest River says refunds are limited to work within the scope of the recall. Send the service invoice to LaGrange Parts and Service/Lamination for reimbursement review.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| April 8, 2026 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| April 17, 2026 | Owner notification mailed |
| May 16, 2026 | Dealer notification began |
| May 16, 2026 | Dealer notification ended |
| May 16, 2026 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
| May 16, 2026 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 26V221?
Recall 26V221 covers 173 2026 Forest River Westbrook and Avenger travel trailers with a Federal Placard label that lists the wrong dry weight. Incorrect weight information can lead to unintended overloading and increase crash risk. Forest River dealers will replace the label for free.
What should I do if my 2026 Forest River Westbrook or Avenger is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific trailer is included in recall 26V221. If it is, contact a franchised Forest River dealer to schedule the free label replacement. Reference Forest River recall number 452-2045 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair safety defects and compliance defects at no cost, and Forest River dealers will replace the incorrect Federal Placard label free of charge. Parts and labor are covered.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is unintended overloading. If the dry weight on the Federal Placard label is wrong, an owner can load the trailer beyond its safe limits, increasing the risk of a crash. The dealer repair replaces the incorrect label for free.
When were owners notified about recall 26V221?
Forest River mailed owner notification letters on April 17, 2026. If you bought the trailer used or never received a letter, the VIN still decides whether the recall applies. Check your VIN, then contact a Forest River dealer if your trailer is included.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/26V221000 |
|---|---|
| Forest River customer service | 1-260-499-2100 |
| NHTSA recall # | 26V221 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 26V221000 |
Source documents
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Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF) - Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Misc. Document (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 →