The defect
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.
The risk
A ladder that detaches can increase the risk of injury.
The remedy
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.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| East TO West Blackthorn | 2024 |
| East TO West Tandara | 2024 |
Components: STRUCTURE:BODY:STEP/LADDER
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| East TO West Blackthorn | 2024 | 0 | 1 |
| East TO West Tandara | 2024 | 4 | 1 |
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80 of the 894 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2023 concerned the structure; Forest River, Inc. filed 592 campaigns in all.
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