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Safety Recall NHTSA · 26V609000 Reported September 23, 2026

Bunk ladder may come loose

Forest River, Inc. · Equipment · 111 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
26V609000
Manufacturer Campaign
55-2099
Manufacturer
Component
Equipment
Vehicles Affected
111
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
September 23, 2026

Defect Summary

Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2026-2027 dynamax isata recreational vehicles. The bunk ladder may be attached to a wooden mattress insert, resulting in the ladder loosening.

Safety Consequence

A ladder that pulls away from the bunk increases the risk of injury.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the mattress insert with a metal frame, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed november 2, 2026. Owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-574-206-7600. Forest river's number for this recall is 55-2099.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Forest River, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 26V609000 or campaign 55-2099.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 26V609000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 26V609000?

NHTSA recall 26V609000 was issued by Forest River, Inc. on September 23, 2026. It addresses: Bunk ladder may come loose. The recall affects approximately 111 vehicles, with the defect involving the Equipment component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Forest River, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 26V609000 or the manufacturer campaign number 55-2099. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-09-28. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.