2024 East TO West Blackthorn, East TO West Tandara: Structure recall
NHTSA campaign 23V648000 · 46 units potentially affected · filed Sep 22, 2023
What's wrong
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2024 East to West Tandara and Blackthorn fifth wheels. The rear ladder may not be anchored properly in the rear wall, which can allow the ladder to detach.
Why it matters
A ladder that detaches can increase the risk of injury.
The fix
Dealers will install a new ladder that mounts to the roof, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 16, 2023. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-264-6664. Forest River's number for this recall is 500-1678.
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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 23V648000
- Manufacturer no.
- 500-1678
- Manufacturer
- Forest River, Inc.
- Component
- STRUCTURE:BODY:STEP/LADDER
- Units affected
- 46
- Report received
- Sep 22, 2023
- Owner letters
- Oct 16, 2023
- Type
- Vehicle
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