Forest River recalls 27 2026 Prime Time Crusader trailers because sewer gas can enter the cabin
The vent pipe for the waste water holding tank may end inside the trailer, which can let sewer gas into the living space and may increase the risk of injury.
What to do
Dealers will install the vent pipe and roof cap for free. Owners can call Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-4995 and mention recall number 49-2057.
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Recall details
- Product
- Prime Time Crusader 2026
- Company
- Forest River, Inc.
- Hazard
- Sewer gas inside the vehicle may increase the risk of injury.
- Units
- 27 vehicles
- Owner notification
- May 14, 2026
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 11, 2026
- Identifiers
- NHTSA campaign number: 26V295000
- Manufacturer campaign number: 49-2057
- Model years: 2026
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Official notice
The notice's own wording from NHTSA.
- Component
- EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:PLUMBING:SEWAGE/BLACK:PIPE/FITTINGS
- Defect
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2026 Prime Time Crusader recreational trailers. The waste water holding tank ventilation pipe may end inside the trailer, allowing sewer gas to enter the cabin.
- Consequence
- Sewer gas inside the vehicle may increase the risk of injury.
- Corrective action
- Dealers will install the vent pipe and roof cap, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 14, 2026. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-4995. Forest River's number for this recall is 49-2057. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning June 19, 2026.
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