The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·22V143000·Announced 2022-03-11

Forest River 2022 Travel Trailers Recalled for Coupler Weld Defect

Forest River is recalling certain 2022 travel trailers due to improperly welded couplers that may cause trailer separation from the tow vehicle. Dealers will replace the coupler at no charge.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: This is a structural vehicle defect affecting the coupler, a critical safety component. An improperly welded coupler can cause trailer separation from the tow vehicle, leading to potential crashes. Although no injuries have been reported, the defect poses a clear and significant risk of harm, meeting the criterion for structural vehicle defects.

Plain-English summary

Forest River, Inc. is recalling certain 2022 travel trailer models because their couplers were improperly welded. This defect compromises the structural integrity of the coupler connection.

The recall affects 645 units across four models: the XLR Boost Toy Hauler, Vibe, East to West Della Terra, and East to West Silver Lake.

An improperly welded coupler may cause the trailer to separate from the tow vehicle, which increases the risk of a crash. Owners were notified by mail beginning March 31, 2022.

Affected owners should contact their dealer to have the coupler inspected and replaced free of charge. Owners can reach Forest River at 1-574-825-4995 (XLR at 1-574-642-0432, Vibe at 1-574-296-2084, and East to West at 1-574-264-6664) or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
FOREST RIVER, EAST TO WEST XLR TOYHAULER, SILVER LAKE, VIBE, DELLA TERRA
Brand
FOREST RIVER
Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Recreational Trailer
Hazard
Affected units
645

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 (4)

  • XLR TOYHAULER
  • SILVER LAKE
  • VIBE
  • DELLA TERRA

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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