Recall 26V469 affects 33 2027 Ember E-Series, Overland Series, and Touring Edition trailers for incorrect VIN labels. Replacement labels are free.
Ember is recalling 33 2027 E-Series, Overland Series, and Touring Edition travel trailers because the Federal Certification Label can list the wrong VIN. A wrong VIN can keep an owner from recognizing a safety recall for the trailer, increasing the risk of crash or injury, and the Ember dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The Federal Certification Label on 2027 Ember E-Series, Overland Series, and Touring Edition travel trailers is supposed to show the trailer's correct VIN. That VIN is the identifier dealers, title offices, customs staff, and safety records use to confirm the exact unit. On a trailer, that label is a paperwork and compliance part, not a driving component.
On affected Ember trailers, the software that generated the VIN did not calculate the check digit correctly. The check digit is the built-in error check inside the VIN. When that character is wrong, the VIN printed on the label does not validate correctly, so the trailer's certification information is inaccurate.
There is no warning sign before failure. The trailer does not act different on the road because this is a label and VIN accuracy problem. The clue is on the Federal Certification Label or in paperwork where the VIN fails a validity check.
Who's affected?
Covers 3 Ember trailer lines in the 2027 model year, all tied to the same tire regulation and specification label.
| 2027 Ember E-Series | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
|---|---|
| 2027 Ember Overland Series | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| 2027 Ember Touring Edition | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| Units affected | 33 |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific trailer is included in this recall.
What's the safety risk?
An incorrect VIN label can keep an owner from recognizing that the E-Series, Overland Series, or Touring Edition is included in a safety recall. That missed match delays the needed recall repair and increases the risk of crash or injury. Confirm the VIN through RecallNotify, then use the vehicle record when you call the dealer. Repair will be free at any franchised Ember dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2027 Ember E-Series, Overland Series, or Touring Edition travel trailer is included in this recall.
- Watch for Ember's owner notification letter, expected to be mailed August 3, 2026.
- Contact a franchised Ember dealer once the label remedy opens, and reference recall number 26V469 when you call.
- Schedule the free certification-label replacement that corrects the VIN printed on the label.
- Use the VIN on your registration or the trailer itself, not the incorrect certification label, when checking recall status.
What happens at the repair
Ember's planned remedy is a replacement certification label with the correct VIN. At the dealer, an Ember technician replaces the incorrect label. Ember also plans to mail replacement labels to owners, and owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 3, 2026. The filing does not show the remedy as available yet, so do not assume the dealer repair can be scheduled now. Once the repair opens, the label replacement is free under the recall, including parts and labor. Keep the recall notice with your trailer paperwork so the service desk can match the affected label to the VIN.
Timeline
| July 21, 2026 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| August 3, 2026 | Dealer notification began |
| August 17, 2026 | Dealer notification ended |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 26V469?
Recall 26V469 covers 33 2027 Ember E-Series, Overland Series, and Touring Edition travel trailers with a certification label that lists the wrong VIN. That label error can keep an owner from recognizing another safety recall, increasing crash or injury risk. Ember dealers will replace the label for free.
What should I do if my 2027 Ember E-Series, Overland Series, or Touring Edition is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific travel trailer is included in recall 26V469. If it is, contact an Ember dealer to arrange the label replacement, or use the replacement label Ember mails to owners. Reference recall number 26V469 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to fix the recall at no cost. Ember dealers will replace the incorrect certification label free of charge, and Ember will also mail replacement labels to owners.
What is the safety risk from the wrong VIN label?
The risk is recall recognition. If the certification label shows the wrong VIN, an owner can miss that the trailer is included in a safety recall. That increases crash or injury risk because a needed free repair can go uncompleted.
When will Ember notify owners about recall 26V469?
Ember expects to mail owner notification letters on August 3, 2026. The notice will explain the label issue and the free remedy. If you bought the trailer used or never receive a letter, check your VIN and reference recall number 26V469 when you contact Ember.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/26V469000 |
|---|---|
| Ember customer service | 1-844-732-4204 |
| NHTSA recall # | 26V469 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 26V469000 |
Source documents
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on July 26, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →