2024 East TO West Blackthorn & 2024 East TO West Tandara recall: body & structure
⚠️ 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.
💥 The risk
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.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 23V648000
- Manufacturer recall #
- 500-1678
- Manufacturer
- Forest River, Inc.
- Vehicles affected
- 46
- Component
- STRUCTURE:BODY:STEP/LADDER
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Oct 16, 2023
- Recall started by
- MFR
- 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.