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East TO West Della Terra Recall 23V612: Trailer Siding Can Detach, Raising Crash and Injury Risk

NHTSA campaign 23V612, reported September 1, 2023, 2,994 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Certain 2022 travel trailers may have had their sidewall extrusion improperly installed. Over time, this can allow the aluminum siding to come loose and detach from the trailer.

Siding that detaches while driving or towing can create a hazard for other motorists and pedestrians, increasing the risk of a crash or injury. If you own an affected trailer, do not ignore this recall.

Authorized dealers will inspect the sidewall and replace the metal as necessary, at no cost to you. Owner notification letters were mailed September 20, 2023. You can also contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-264-6664, referencing recall number 500-1672, and check your trailer's VIN for any open recalls.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 23V612Forest River, Inc.
Component
STRUCTURE
Problem
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2022 Della Terra Travel Trailers and Silver Lake travel trailers. The sidewall extrusion may not have been properly installed, which can cause the aluminum siding to detach.
Risk
Siding that detaches increases the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the sidewall metal as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 20, 2023. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-264-6664. Forest River's number for this recall is 500-1672.
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.

Affected vehicles

East TO West Della Terra2022
East TO West Silver Lake2022