2022 East TO West Alta recalls and problems
The 2022 East TO West Alta has 4 safety recalls. Recall repairs are free at any East TO West dealer.
Recalls may cover only some 2022 East TO West Alta vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.
2022 East TO West Alta recalls
Recall 22V-828: Exterior Lighting
Problem: Forest River, Inc (Forest River) is recalling certain 2022-2023 East to West Alta travel trailers. The side marker lights may not reflect light as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk: Non-reflective side marker lights can reduce the vehicle's visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will install reflective stickers, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 30, 2022. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-264-6664. Forest River's number for this recall is 501-1571.
Recall 22V-395: Equipment
Problem: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2022 East to West Alta and Palomino SolAire travel trailers equipped with a swing up table/bed base. The base may have incomplete welds that are unable to hold the intended weight, causing the table/bed base to drop unexpectedly.
Risk: The table could drop down in the upright or closed position, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will replace the replace the swing up table, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 5, 2022. Owners may contact Forest River customer service for the Alta at 1-574-264-6664 or for the SolAire at 1-269-432-3271. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1519.
Recall 22V-243: Equipment
Problem: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Coachmen Adrenaline, Apex, Catalina, Freedom Express, Spirit, East to West Alta, Della Terra, Silver Lake, Forest River Cedar Creek, Cherokee, Columbus, Flagstaff, Impression, Ozark, Rockwood, Sabre, Salem, Sandstorm, Shockwave, Stealth, Stealth Evo, Vengeance, Vibe, Wildwood, XLR Toyhauler, Palomino Puma, Prime Time Avenger, Crusader, Lacrosse, Sanibel, Shasta Oasis, 2022 Coachmen Cross Trail, Prism, Forest River Aurora, Rainier, Wildcat, Work and Play, Prime Time Tracer, 2021-2023 Coachmen Leprechaun, and 2022-2023 Coachmen Freelander fifth wheel and travel trailer recreational vehicles. The quick disconnect fittings in the LP gas system may be cracked, causing a gas leak.
Risk: A gas leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers will replace the quick disconnect and perform a LP system check, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 20, 2022. Owners may contact the applicable customer service number for their vehicle model. Please see the recall report for the list of phone numbers.
Recall 21V-724: Equipment
Problem: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2022 East to West Alta Travel Trailers. The LP gas quick disconnect fitting may not have been properly tightened, which could allow gas to leak.
Risk: A gas leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and tighten the fitting as necessary, and run a propane system check, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 8, 2021. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-264-6664. Forest River's number for this recall is 501-1419.
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Frequently asked questions
Does the 2022 East TO West Alta have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2022 East TO West Alta: 22V-828 (exterior lighting), 22V-395 (equipment), 22V-243 (equipment), 21V-724 (equipment). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Are East TO West recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized East TO West dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.