2026 East to West Alta problems & recalls
NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2026 East to West Alta.
Recalls filed by East to West
Equipment #25V714000 · 2025 · 100 units
Problem: Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2025-2026 alta travel trailers. the federal placard label may have the incorrect axle capacity listed, causing the gross vehicle weight rating (gvwr) and cargo carrying capacity (ccc) to have been miscalculated. as such these vehicles fail to comply with the federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) no. 110, "tire selection and rims."
Risk: Referencing the incorrect gvwr and ccc may allow the vehicle to be overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the label, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed november 19, 2025. owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-574-264-6664. forest river's number for this recall is 501-1994.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What owners complain about
No owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this model year.
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FAQ
Does the 2026 East to West Alta have recalls?
NHTSA lists 1 recall filed by East to West for the 2026 Alta. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if a fix is still open.
What are the most common 2026 East to West Alta problems?
No owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for this model year.