Recall 26V249 covers 117 2026-2027 East To West College Avenue and Entrada RVs for fender-to-tire contact. Repair will be free once available.
East To West is recalling 117 2026-2027 College Avenue and Entrada recreational vehicles under recall 26V249 because the fender can contact and damage the rear tire. A damaged tire can cause loss of vehicle control and raise crash risk, and the East To West dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The rear tire on affected East To West College Avenue and Entrada recreational vehicles needs clear space inside the wheel opening. The fender and surrounding body panels are supposed to sit far enough away from the tire so the tire can move up and down with suspension travel and added load.
On these vehicles, that clearance is not sufficient. During jounce, when the suspension compresses over bumps or under load, the fender can contact the rear tire. That rubbing can cut, scrape, or otherwise damage the tire while the vehicle is being used.
Forest River traces the issue to an engineering error. The company lists no owner warning sign before the tire contact problem occurs. There is no warning sign before failure.
Who's affected?
Covers College Avenue and Entrada RVs across the 2026 and 2027 model years, with tire and body-structure listings for the affected builds. VINs become searchable on May 30, 2026; until then, the VIN-by-VIN list is not yet public.
| 2026 East To West College Avenue | tire |
|---|---|
| 2026 East To West Entrada | body structure |
| 2026 East To West Entrada | tire |
| 2027 East To West Entrada | body structure |
| 2026 East To West College Avenue | body structure |
| 2027 East To West Entrada | tire |
| Units affected | 117 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific RV is included.
What's the safety risk?
A damaged tire can cause a loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash. There is no warning sign before failure, so drive cautiously until the repair becomes available and call the dealer if the tire looks damaged. Repair will be free at any franchised East To West dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2026-2027 East To West College Avenue or Entrada is included in this recall.
- Watch for the East To West owner letter expected May 30, 2026; the final remedy is still under development.
- Contact East To West customer service at 574-264-6664 with questions and reference recall number 26V249 (East To West recall 504-2048).
- Avoid driving if the rear tire shows damage or the fender is touching it.
- Schedule the free dealer repair once East To West opens the remedy; ask the dealer to address the fender contact that can damage the rear tire.
What happens at the repair
East To West has not released final dealer repair steps yet. Once the remedy is available, an East To West technician will inspect the fender and rear tire area on the affected College Avenue and Entrada recreational vehicles, then complete the recall repair at no charge. Parts and labor will be covered under the recall. Owner letters are expected on May 30, 2026. If you already paid for fender or rear tire damage tied to this defect before the recall notice, the manufacturer's standard reimbursement plan covers documented expenses. Bring repair paperwork and payment records to the service desk.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| April 20, 2026 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| May 30, 2026 | Dealer notification began |
| May 30, 2026 | Dealer notification ended |
| May 30, 2026 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
| May 30, 2026 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 26V249?
Recall 26V249 covers 117 East To West College Avenue and Entrada recreational vehicles with a fender that can contact and damage the rear tire. A damaged tire can cause loss of vehicle control and increase crash risk. Forest River is developing the recall repair.
What should I do if my 2026 East To West College Avenue or 2026-2027 East To West Entrada is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific recreational vehicle is included in recall 26V249. If it is, contact an East To West dealer or Forest River customer service at 574-264-6664 and reference Forest River recall number 504-2048. The final repair is still under development.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair safety defects at no cost to owners. Forest River is still developing the remedy for recall 26V249, so ask the dealer when the free repair will open and what interim guidance applies to your vehicle.
What is the safety risk in recall 26V249?
The safety risk is rear tire damage from fender contact. If the tire is damaged, the driver can lose vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. Until the remedy opens, confirm whether your VIN is included and ask the dealer for guidance before using the vehicle.
When will East To West owners be notified about recall 26V249?
Forest River expects to mail owner notification letters on May 30, 2026. The letter should explain the recall, the remedy status, and the next step for affected owners. You can also call Forest River customer service at 574-264-6664 and reference recall number 504-2048.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/26V249000 |
|---|---|
| East To West customer service | 574-264-6664 |
| NHTSA recall # | 26V249 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 26V249000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF) - Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (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 →