NHTSA Recall 22V486000: Recreational vehicle/trailer (equipment)
Forest River, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 19,911 vehicles. It affects 17 models including the East TO West Della Terra.
| NHTSA campaign | 22V486000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 51-1532 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT › RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER |
| Report received | July 8, 2022 |
| Owner notification | August 17, 2022 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
An awning that drops or extends beyond normal operation can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
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 This recall has been superseded by NHTSA recall 22V-556.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.
Vehicles covered by recall 22V486000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| East TO West Della Terra | 2022 |
| East TO West Silver Lake | 2022 |
| Forest River Avenger | 2022 |
| Forest River Cherokee | 2022 |
| Forest River Flagstaff | 2022 |
| Forest River Ibex | 2022 |
| Forest River R-Pod | 2022 |
| Forest River Rockwood | 2022 |
| Forest River Salem | 2022 |
| Forest River Sandpiper | 2022 |
| Forest River Sierra | 2022 |
| Forest River Wildwood | 2022 |
| Prime Time Crusader | 2022 |
| Prime Time Lacrosse | 2022 |
| Prime Time Ozark | 2022 |
| Prime Time Sanibel | 2022 |
| Prime Time Tracer | 2022 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.