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- EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER; TRAILER HITCHES
- Problem
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2022 East to West Della Terra, Silver Lake, Vibe, and XLR Boost Toy Hauler travel trailers. The coupler was improperly welded, which may cause the trailer to separate from the tow vehicle.
- Risk
- Trailer separation from a tow vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace the coupler as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 31, 2022. Owners may contact the following customer service numbers: Forest River 1-574-825-4995; East to West Della Terra & Silver Lake 1-574-264-6664; Vibe 1-574-296-2084; and XLR 1-574-642-0432. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1488.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
A trailer coupler may have been improperly welded, which can allow the trailer to separate from the tow vehicle while driving. Trailer separation can increase the risk of a crash.
If you own one of the affected travel trailers, contact your nearest authorized dealer to have the coupler inspected and replaced as needed. The repair is free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 31, 2022. You can also call the customer service number listed for your trailer model, or check your VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| East TO West Della Terra | 2022 |
|---|---|
| East TO West Silver Lake | 2022 |
| Forest River Vibe | 2022 |
| Forest River XLR Toyhauler | 2022 |