The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·21V444000·Announced 2021-11-06

2021 East to West Alta Travel Trailers: LP/CO Detector Placement Recall

Forest River is recalling 2021 East to West Alta travel trailers because the LP/CO detector was installed in the incorrect location. This impairs propane leak and carbon monoxide detection, increasing fire and injury risks.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: This is a risk-of-harm product recall where safety equipment is improperly positioned. No illnesses or injuries have been reported. The hazard is real (improper detector placement) but consequences remain theoretical without reported incidents, meeting the criterion for score 3.

Plain-English summary

Forest River, Inc. is recalling certain 2021 East to West Alta travel trailers because the LP/CO detector was installed in an incorrect location. This recall affects 10 units.

Incorrect placement of the LP/CO detector impairs its ability to detect propane leaks and carbon monoxide, which increases the risk of fire or carbon monoxide exposure that could cause injury.

Owners should contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-264-6664 (recall number 501-1366) to have a new detector installed in the correct location, free of charge. For additional information, contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration at 1-888-327-4236 or visit www.nhtsa.gov.

The recalled product

Product
2021 EAST TO WEST ALTA
Brand
EAST TO WEST
Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Travel Trailer / Safety Equipment
Hazard
  • fire
  • carbon-monoxide
  • detector-malfunction
Affected units
10

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • ALTA

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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