The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·21V724000·Announced 2021-09-17

Forest River Recalls 2022 East to West Alta Trailers for Gas Leak Risk

Forest River is recalling 2022 East to West Alta travel trailers because a loose LP gas fitting could leak gas, increasing fire risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

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: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (fire risk from gas leak) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Forest River, Inc. is recalling certain 2022 East to West Alta travel trailers. The recall addresses a defect where the LP gas quick disconnect fitting may not have been properly tightened. This condition could allow gas to leak.

A gas leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire. No specific number of affected units is provided in the source text, but the recall covers the 2022 model year of the East to West Alta.

Dealers will inspect and tighten the fitting as necessary and run a propane system check free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 8, 2021. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-264-6664 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
EAST TO WEST ALTA
Brand
EAST TO WEST
Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Recreational Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
61

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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