The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·22V750000·Announced 2022-10-07

Forest River Recalls 2023 Prime Time Avenger Travel Trailers

Forest River is recalling 2023 Prime Time Avenger AVT32BHS travel trailers because improperly installed brackets may cause rear bunks to fail, risking occupant injury.

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 structural defect that can cause a bunk to fail, resulting in a fall and potential injury. Per the rubric, this is a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported, corresponding to a score of 3.

Plain-English summary

Forest River, Inc. is recalling certain 2023 Prime Time Avenger AVT32BHS travel trailers. The recall addresses a defect where the supporting brackets for the rear bunkroom flip-up bunks may not be installed properly. This installation error can cause the bunk to fail.

If a bunk fails, an occupant may fall, which increases the risk of injury. The recall covers 2023 model year vehicles of the specific AVT32BHS model.

Dealers will reinstall the brackets free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on November 16, 2022. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-862-1025 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
FOREST RIVER AVENGER
Brand
FOREST RIVER
Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Recreational Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
25

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)

  • AVENGER

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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