Recall 22V-486: 2022 East TO West Della Terra, 2022 East TO West Silver Lake and 15 more
Forest River, Inc. recall for equipment, reported to NHTSA on Jul 8, 2022, covering about 19,911 vehicles.
The problem
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2022 Prime Time Avenger, Crusader, Lacrosse, Ozark, Tracer, Sanibel, East to West Della Terra, Silverlake, Forest River Cherokee, Flagstaff, IBEX, RPod, Rockwood, Salem, Sierra, Sandpiper, and Wildwood fifth wheel and travel trailers. The electric retractable awning has a welded seam on the fabric that may separate, potentially allowing the awning to drop beyond normal operation.
The risk
An awning that drops or extends beyond normal operation can increase the risk of injury.
The fix
Forest River will replace the awnings, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 17, 2022. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at the following numbers: 1-574-862-1025 (Prime Time Avenger, Crusader, Lacrosse, Sanibel, Tracer, and Ozark), 1-574-264-6664 (East to West Della Terra and Silver Lake ), 1-260-499-2100 (Cherokee), 1-574-642-8943 (Rockwood and Flagstaff), 1-574- 642-3119 Option 2 (IBEX & RPOD), 1-574-534-3167 (Salem & Wildwood), 1-574-534-4574 (Sierra & Sandpiper). Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1532. This recall has been superseded by NHTSA recall 22V-556.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | Forest River, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Component | Equipment › Recreational Vehicle/Trailer |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 22V486000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| East TO West Della Terra | 2022 | All years |
| East TO West Silver Lake | 2022 | All years |
| Forest River Avenger | 2022 | All years |
| Forest River Cherokee | 2022 | All years |
| Forest River Flagstaff | 2022 | All years |
| Forest River Ibex | 2022 | All years |
| Forest River R-POD | 2022 | All years |
| Forest River Rockwood | 2022 | All years |
| Forest River Salem | 2022 | All years |
| Forest River Sandpiper | 2022 | All years |
| Forest River Sierra | 2022 | All years |
| Forest River Wildwood | 2022 | All years |
| Prime Time Crusader | 2022 | All years |
| Prime Time Lacrosse | 2022 | All years |
| Prime Time Ozark | 2022 | All years |
| Prime Time Sanibel | 2022 | All years |
| Prime Time Tracer | 2022 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 22V-486?
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2022 Prime Time Avenger, Crusader, Lacrosse, Ozark, Tracer, Sanibel, East to West Della Terra, Silverlake, Forest River Cherokee, Flagstaff, IBEX, RPod, Rockwood, Salem, Sierra, Sandpiper, and Wildwood fifth wheel and travel trailers. The electric retractable awning has a welded seam on the fabric that may separate, potentially allowing the awning to drop beyond normal operation.
How is recall 22V-486 fixed?
Forest River will replace the awnings, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 17, 2022. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at the following numbers: 1-574-862-1025 (Prime Time Avenger, Crusader, Lacrosse, Sanibel, Tracer, and Ozark), 1-574-264-6664 (East to West Della Terra and Silver Lake ), 1-260-499-2100 (Cherokee), 1-574-642-8943 (Rockwood and Flagstaff), 1-574- 642-3119 Option 2 (IBEX & RPOD), 1-574-534-3167 (Salem & Wildwood), 1-574-534-4574 (Sierra & Sandpiper). Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1532. This recall has been superseded by NHTSA recall 22V-556.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.