01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS
2023 East To West Silver Lake recall campaigns
NHTSA 23V375000
- Component
- EQUIPMENT
- Report received
- May 26, 2023
- Potential units
- 258campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2023 East to West Della Terra and East to West Silver Lake travel trailers. The furnace may have been installed incorrectly, causing the cold air return to invert the cooktop flame and resulting in a gas leak inside the cabin.
Why it matters: A gas leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will pull out the furnace as intended to allow for proper cold air return, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 16, 2023. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-264-6664. Forest River's number for this recall is 500-1644.
Owner notification: June 16, 2023 · Filing manufacturer: Forest River, Inc.
NHTSA 23V290000
- Component
- EQUIPMENT
- Report received
- April 24, 2023
- Potential units
- 64campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2023 East to West Della Terra & Silver Lake travel trailers. The Federal Placard may have been printed with incorrect dry weight and cargo carrying capacity.
Why it matters: Incorrect cargo carrying capacity information can result in the vehicle being overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the federal placard, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 4, 2023. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-264-6664. Forest River's number for this recall is 500-1630.
Owner notification: May 4, 2023 · Filing manufacturer: Forest River, Inc.
NHTSA 23V227000
- Component
- EQUIPMENT
- Report received
- March 31, 2023
- Potential units
- 98campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2023 East to West Della Terra, and Silver Lake travel trailers. The drawbar assembly containing the A-frame and safety chains, may be insufficient for the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) and could potentially break.
Why it matters: Broken safety chains can allow the trailer to detach from the tow vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the drawbar assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 6, 2023. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-264-6664. Forest River's number for this recall is 508-1617.
Owner notification: April 7, 2023 · Filing manufacturer: Forest River, Inc.
NHTSA 22V556000
- Component
- EQUIPMENT
- Report received
- July 29, 2022
- Potential units
- 49,295campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Coachmen Catalina, Cross Trail, Pursuit, Sportscoach, East to West Della Terra, Silver Lake, Forest River Forester, FR3, Sunseeker, Wildwood, 2022 Coachmen Adrenaline, Apex, Brookstone, Chaparral, Chapparral Lite, Clipper, Freedom Express, Independence Trail, Mirada, Spirit, Viking, Work and Play, East to West Ahara, Tandara, Forest River Aurora, Cardinal, Cedar Creek, Cherokee, Flagstaff, Georgetown, Ibex, Impression, Ozark, Puma, R-Pod, Rockwood, Sabre, Salem, Sandpiper, Sandstorm, Shockwave, Sierra, Solera, Stealth, Stealth Evo, Surveyor, Vengeance, Vibe, Wildcat, XLR Toyhauler, Prime Time Avenger, Crusader, Lacrosse, Sanibel, Tracer, Shasta Oasis, and Phoenix 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.
Why it matters: An awning that drops or extends beyond normal operation can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the fabric roll or complete awning, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 17, 2022. Owners may contact the customer service numbers listed in the recall report for their designated model. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1532. This recall supersedes and expands NHTSA recall number 22V-486.
Owner notification: August 17, 2022 · Filing manufacturer: Forest River, Inc.
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