2026 Prime Time Crusader recall: Waste Holding Tank May Vent Sewer Gas into Cabin
Report received by NHTSA: May 11, 2026.
Built by the Tribune's code from NHTSA's official records. No AI wrote this page. Updated Nov. 4, 2026.
- What's recalled
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.
- The risk
Sewer gas inside the vehicle may increase the risk of injury.
- Who's affected
27 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2026 Prime Time Crusader.
- Compared with
Forest River, Inc. has 30 NHTSA recalls in 2026 so far, compared with 36 in all of 2025.
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- Before this
445 earlier NHTSA recalls by Forest River, Inc. since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- April 20, 2026 2026-2027 East To West Entrada, 2026 East To West College Avenue recall: Contact with Fender May Damage Tire
- April 8, 2026 2026 Forest River Avenger, 2026 Forest River Westbrook recall: Incorrect Weight Listed on Label/FMVSS 110
- March 17, 2026 2025-2026 Forest River Entourage recall: Incorrect Number of Belted Seats on Label/FMVSS 120
- March 5, 2026 2026 Dynamax Europa, 2026 Dynamax Grand Sport GT recall: Electrical Distribution Panel Not Properly Grounded
- March 5, 2026 2026 Forest River Impression recall: Improperly Stripped Wires May Cause Electrical Arcing
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
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.
NHTSA's record, word for word
- Check it yourself
NHTSA's VIN lookup shows whether a specific vehicle has an open recall.
Models in this recall
- Prime Time Crusader 2026
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 26V295000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Forest River, Inc. |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | EQUIPMENT |
| Report received by NHTSA | May 11, 2026 |
| Potentially affected | 27 vehicles |
| Manufacturer's recall number | 49-2057 |
| “Do not drive” warning | No |
| Fire risk when parked (“park outside”) | No |
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall records (public domain). NHTSA's record