Your recreational vehicle may be involved in a safety recall and may create a safety risk for you and your passengers. Safety defects must be repaired by a certified dealer at no cost to you. However, if left unrepaired, a potential safety defect in your vehicle could lead to injury or even death.
Thousands of RVs are affected by the latest RV recalls issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Before you head out with your RV, check the latest roundup of NHTSA recalls to determine if your RV is affected.
What is a recall?
It’s always important to keep up with the latest recalls, no matter how small the issue may appear to be. Each week, NHTSA publishes the latest information on recalls from minor to major defects. NHTSA releases its most recent list of recalls each Monday.
When a manufacturer or the NHTSA determines that a recreational vehicle or item of RV equipment creates an unreasonable risk to safety or fails to meet minimum safety standards, the manufacturer is required to fix that vehicle or equipment at no cost to the consumer.
Per strict NHTSA protocols, manufacturers will next notify its dealer partners of the recall notice. Each notice will include details of the affected vehicles as well as the appropriate remedy.
It should be noted that RV recalls are related to vehicle safety and not product quality. NHTSA has no interest in an air conditioner failing to cool or slide out failing to extend or retract—unless they can be directly attributed to product safety.
Information on previous safety recalls follow:
- March 2026 RV Manufacturer Recalls
- February 2026 RV Manufacturer Recalls
- January 2026 RV Manufacturer Recalls
Common types of RV recalls
There are three main types of RV recalls. Those issued by the RV manufacturer, the motorhome chassis maker, and third-party suppliers.
RV manufacturers, such as Forest River Inc., REV Group, Thor Industries, and Winnebago Indristies are the most common recalls.
RV manufacturer recalls can be for various reasons such as a problem with the structure of the RV, an issue with the electrical system, or a problem with the plumbing.
The motorhome chassis manufacturer such as Ford, Chevrolet, or Mercedes issues the second most common type of recall typically because of a problem with the vehicle components of the motorhome.
The third type of recall is issued by a third-party supplier for various reasons, such as a problem with water heaters, appliances, and other non-OEM components.
Regardless of the type of recall, it’s vital to have it fixed as soon as possible to avoid any further damage to your RV.
Register your RV with NHTSA
I recommend you register with NHTSA’s Recall Notification Email System. By registering with NHTSA, you can get recall information sooner!
April recalls
NHTSA announced 6 recall notices during April 2026. These recalls involved 5 recreational vehicle manufacturers—Forest River (2 recalls), Keystone (1 recall), Storyteller (1 recall), Jayco (1 recall), and Winnebago (1 recall).
Forest River, Inc.
- 2026 Westbrook travel trailers
- 2026 Avenger travel trailers
Incorrect weight listed on Label/FMVSS 110
Potential number of units affected: 173
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2026 Westbrook and Avenger travel trailers. The Federal Placard label may list an incorrect dry weight. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, “Tire Selection and Rims.”
What owners included in the recall should do
Dealers will replace the label, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 16, 2026. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-260-499-2100. Forest River’s number for this recall is 452-2045.
Forest River, Inc.
- 2026 East to West College Avenue recreational vehicles
- 2026-2027 Entrada recreational vehicles
Contact with fender may damage tire
Potential number of units affected: 117
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2026 East to West College Avenue and 2026-2027 Entrada recreational vehicles. The fender may contact and damage the rear tire.
What owners included in the recall should do
The remedy is currently under development. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 30, 2026. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 574-264-6664. Forest River’s number for this recall is 504-2048.
Keystone RV Company
- 2026 Montana fifth wheel recreational trailers
Underbelly may detach during transit
Potential number of units affected: 172
Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain 2026 Montana fifth wheel recreational trailers. The underbelly may be improperly secured, causing it to detach.
What owners included in the recall should do
Dealers will install C-channels and I-beams to secure the underbelly, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 28, 2026. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369. Keystone’s number for this recall is 26-482. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning May 28, 2026.
Storyteller Overland, LLC
- 2024-2026 GXV Hilt recreational vehicles
Entry steps may extend while in trasit
Potential number of units affected: 74
Storyteller Overland, LLC (Storyteller) is recalling certain 2024-2026 GXV Hilt recreational vehicles. The entry door position switch may not make adequate contact to read that the door is closed, which allows the steps to deploy unexpectedly.
What owners included in the recall should do
Dealers will install a ground signal to the door switch circuit, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 18, 2026. Owners may contact Storyteller customer service at 1-888-999-7442.
Jayco, Inc.
- 2025-2026 Entegra Ethos recreational vehicles
Incorrect seating capacity on Label/FMVSS 110
Potential number of units affected: 122
Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Entegra Ethos recreational vehicles. The Occupant and Cargo Carrying Capacity (OCCC) and Tire Loading Information labels state an incorrect number of seat belt equipped seating positions, which can result in unbelted passengers. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, “Tire Selection and Rims.”
Jayco will mail corrected labels, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 8, 2026. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-283-8267. Jayco’s number for this recall is 9903653.
Winnebago Industries, Inc.
- 2027 Suncruiser motorhomes
- 2026-2027 Sunflyer motorhomes
Missing slide reflectors/FMVSS 108
Potential number of units affected: 20
Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2027 Suncruiser and 2026-2027 Sunflyer motorhomes. The side reflectors may not have been installed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, “Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment.”
What owners included in the recall should do
Dealers will install reflectors, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 8, 2026. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-6939 or 1-800-537-1885. Winnebago’s number for this recall is 204.
Please Note: This is the 84th in a series of posts relating to RV Manufacturers Recalls
Brief summation
April 2026 brought a wave of RV safety recalls affecting thousands of motorhomes and trailers across multiple manufacturers with issues ranging from electrical wiring and lighting defects to ramp doors and water tank heating pads that could fail during use. While all remedies are provided at no cost, these recalls underscore how critical it is for RV owners to stay informed and act quickly because when it comes to safety, delays can have serious consequences. As the saying by Martin Van Buren goes, “It is easier to do a job right than to explain why you didn’t.”
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