EAST TO WEST ALTA 2022: EXTERIOR LIGHTING

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 22V828000

Make Model Year
EAST TO WEST ALTA 2022
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2022-11-30 2022-11-04 2022-11-04

Manufacturers Involved: Forest River, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 501-1571

Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 2707

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 108

Summary

Forest River, Inc "Forest River" is recalling certain 2022-2023 East to West Alta travel trailers. The side marker lights may not reflect light as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard "FMVSS" number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Consequence

Non-reflective side marker lights can reduce the vehicle's visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will install reflective stickers, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 30, 2022. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-264-6664. Forest River's number for this recall is 501-1571.

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.nhtsa.gov.