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November 4, 2022 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 22V828000
Side Marker Lights Not Reflective/FMVSS 108
Non-reflective side marker lights can reduce the vehicle’s visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V828
Manufacturer Forest River, Inc.
Components EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Potential Number of Units Affected 2,707
Summary
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.”
Remedy
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
This notice is sent to you in accordance with the requirements of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act. This notice is also sent to you in accordance with the requirements of the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act. Forest River has decided that a noncompliance, which relates to the motor vehicle safety, exists in certain 2022-2023 East to West Alta Travel Trailer Recreational Vehicles and fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard FMVSS 571.108 “Lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment”. Additionally, this non-compliance fails to meet the requirements of Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations; (CMVSS) 108 “Lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment”. This is to inform you that your vehicle may be non-compliant with the requirements of the Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations and that the non-compliance could affect the safety of a person.
WHAT IS THE DEFECT/NONCOMPLIANCE?
The red and amber side marker lamps fail to meet the reflectivity requirements under Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) & Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (CMVSS) 108 “Lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment”.
EVALUATION OF THE RISK TO THE VEHICLE AND OPERATOR(S) RELATED TO THE RECALL.
The side marker lamps may not reflect light and be conspicuous to other motorists, which may lead to a crash.
WHAT IS FOREST RIVER AND OUR DEALERSHIPS GOING TO DO?
Forest River is notifying dealerships of the recall. You may have the recall corrected at any Forest River dealership. However, it is preferable if you have your selling dealership perform the remedy. Forest River completely covers your cost for the remedy; you will not receive any bill of sale for anything covered under the above recall number. An authorized Forest River Dealer, Service Center will need to install reflective stickers to the vehicles next to the amber and read marker lamps.
WHAT SHOULD YOU DO?
Please contact your dealer immediately and request a service appointment to schedule the free remedy. The vehicle Owner is responsible for arranging to have the work completed. Please state you have been notified by Forest River of having a recall in process for your vehicle and provide the recall number for the dealership. It is also helpful to the dealership to have a copy of this letter when you take your vehicle in for the recall remedy. You may also visit www.forestriverinc.com for dealer locations.
HOW LONG WILL THE REMEDY PROCESS TAKE?
The estimated time of repair is .20 hours. However, the dealership may need to keep your vehicle or schedule an appointment with you for a later date to fit into their regular service schedule.
WHAT IF YOU HAVE PREVIOUSLY PAID FOR REPAIRS TO YOUR VEHICLE FOR THIS PARTICULAR CONDITION?
If you have already paid for a repair that is within the scope of this defect under recall, you still need to have this recall inspected and/or performed to ensure the correct parts and procedures were utilized. Additionally, you may be eligible for a refund of previously paid repairs. Refunds will only be provided for within the scope of this defect under recall. Please send the service invoice to the following address:
East to West
Forest River, Inc.
Attn: WARRANTY MANAGER
3000 County Rd 6 West
Elkhart, IN 46514
RECALL 22V828 / 2022-637 REMEDY INSTRUCTIONS
Make(s): ALTA Model(s): MANY, SEE BELOW Model Year(s): 2022 – 2023 |
Repair Code: RC-056-03-00-004265 Allotted Time: .20 HRS. Inspection Code: N/A Allotted Time: N/A |
Concern: The side marker lamps may not reflect light and be conspicuous to other motorists, which may lead to a crash. |
Photo(s) Required: YES, PRE/POST REMEDY Prior Authorization Required: N/A Part(s) Kit Number: N/A Part(s) Return: F100368650 |
Disconnect the vehicles’ battery Positive and Negative, disconnect any House battery(s) Positive and Negative, if equipped with a generator ensure it is off and lastly, ensure the vehicle is disconnected from shore power. Block any tires/wheels to prevent the vehicle from rolling. Failure to do so may result in electrocution, fire or other personal injury, property damage and/or death.
CERTAIN: 2022 – 2023 – ALTA – ALT1900MMK, ALT2100MBH, ALT2350KRK, ALT2600KRB, ALT2800KBH, ALT2810KIK, ALT2850KRL, ALT2900KBH, ALT3150KBH, ALT1900MMK, ALT2100MBH, ALT2350KRK, ALT2600KRB, ALT2800KBH,
ALT2810KIK, ALT2850KRL, ALT2900KBH & ALT3150KBH
CERTAIN: 2023 – ALTA – ALT2210MBH
REMEDY:
STEP 1: LOCATE THE RED MARKER LAMPS ON THE REAR PART OF THE CURB SIDE WALL AND ROAD SIDE WALL;
- FIGURE 1 & 2
STEP 2: CLEAN THE AREA DIRECTLY ABOVE THE RED MARKER LAMP(S) WITH ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL;
STEP 3: PEEL THE BACKING TAPE OFF THE RED REFLECTOR(S) ADHESIVE AND PLACE THE REFLECTOR DIRECTLY ABOVE THE RED MARKER LAMP(S) ON THE CURB SIDE AND ROAD SIDE;
- FIGURE 3
STEP 4: LOCATE THE AMBER MARKER LAMPS ON THE MID AND FRONT PART OF THE CURB SIDE WALL AND ROAD SIDE WALL;
- MID-SHIP LAMP MAY OR MAY NOT BE PRESENT DEPENDENT ON THE OVERALL LENGTH OF THE VEHICLE;
- IF MID-SHIP LAMP IS NOT PRESENT, DO NOT INSTALL REFLECTORS;
- IF MID-SHIP LAMP IS PRESENT, DO INSTALL REFLECTORS;
- FIGURE 1 & 2
STEP 5: CLEAN THE AREA DIRECTLY ABOVE THE AMBER MARKER LAMP(S) WITH ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL;
STEP 6: PEEL THE BACKING TAPE OFF THE AMBER REFLECTOR(S) ADHESIVE AND PLACE THE REFLECTOR DIRECTLY ABOVE THE AMBER MARKER LAMP(S) ON THE CURB SIDE AND ROAD SIDE;
- FIGURE 4
Chronology :
On October 31, 2022 during a routine Corporate Standards Audit, it was found that the red and amber side marker lamps fail to meet the reflectivity requirements under FMVSS 571.108 “Lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment”.
On November 3, 2022, Forest Rivers Office of Corporate Compliance and the Manufacturing plant were able to determine the scope of vehicles involved.
On November 4, 2022, Forest Rivers Corporate Recall Committee voted to recall
2 Affected Products
Vehicle
MAKE | MODEL | YEAR |
EAST TO WEST | ALTA | 2022-2023 |
8 Associated Documents
Recall Acknowledgement
RCAK-22V828-7303.pdf 645.852KB
Defect Notice 573 Report
RCLRPT-22V828-1083.PDF 214.943KB
ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
RCONL-22V828-9160.pdf 183.315KB
Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)
RCMN-22V828-1808.pdf 204.419KB
Remedy Instructions and TSB
RCRIT-22V828-8112.pdf 225.141KB
Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2022-4
RCLQRT-22V828-3493.PDF 211.142KB
Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2023-1
RCLQRT-22V828-5489.PDF 211.238KB
Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2023-2
RCLQRT-22V828-4347.PDF 211.326KB
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https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/acms/cs/documentList.xhtml?docId=22V828&docType=RCL
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Page 1 of 2 RECALL 22V828 / 2022-637 REMEDY INSTRUCTIONS Make(s): ALTA Model(s): MANY, SEE BELOW Model Year(s): 2022 – 2023 Concern: The side marker lamps may not reflect light and be conspicuous to other motorists, which may lead to a crash. Repair Code: RC-056-03-00-004265 Allotted Time: .20 HRS. Inspection Code: N/A Allotted Time: N/A Photo(s) Required: YES, PRE/POST REMEDY Prior Authorization Required: N/A Part(s) Kit Number: N/A Part(s) Return: F100368650 Disconnect the vehicles’ battery Positive and Negative, disconnect any House battery(s) Positive and Negative, if equipped with a generator ensure it is off and lastly, ensure the vehicle is disconnected from shore power. Block any tires/wheels to prevent the vehicle from rolling. Failure to do so may result in electrocution, fire or other personal injury, property damage and/or death. CERTAIN: 2022 – 2023 – ALTA – ALT1900MMK, ALT2100MBH, ALT2350KRK, ALT2600KRB, ALT2800KBH, ALT2810KIK, ALT2850KRL, ALT2900KBH, ALT3150KBH, ALT1900MMK, ALT2100MBH, ALT2350KRK, ALT2600KRB, ALT2800KBH, ALT2810KIK, ALT2850KRL, ALT2900KBH & ALT3150KBH CERTAIN: 2023 – ALTA – ALT2210MBH REMEDY: STEP 1: LOCATE THE RED MARKER LAMPS ON THE REAR PART OF THE CURB SIDE WALL AND ROAD SIDE WALL; • FIGURE 1 & 2 STEP 2: CLEAN THE AREA DIRECTLY ABOVE THE RED MARKER LAMP(S) WITH ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL; STEP 3: PEEL THE BACKING TAPE OFF THE RED REFLECTOR(S) ADHESIVE AND PLACE THE REFLECTOR DIRECTLY ABOVE THE RED MARKER LAMP(S) ON THE CURB SIDE AND ROAD SIDE; • FIGURE 3 STEP 4: LOCATE THE AMBER MARKER LAMPS ON THE MID AND FRONT PART OF THE CURB SIDE WALL AND ROAD SIDE WALL; • MID-SHIP LAMP MAY OR MAY NOT BE PRESENT DEPENDENT ON THE OVERALL LENGTH OF THE VEHICLE; • IF MID-SHIP LAMP IS NOT PRESENT, DO NOT INSTALL REFLECTORS; • IF MID-SHIP LAMP IS PRESENT, DO INSTALL REFLECTORS; • FIGURE 1 & 2 STEP 5: CLEAN THE AREA DIRECTLY ABOVE THE AMBER MARKER LAMP(S) WITH ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL; STEP 6: PEEL THE BACKING TAPE OFF THE AMBER REFLECTOR(S) ADHESIVE AND PLACE THE REFLECTOR DIRECTLY ABOVE THE AMBER MARKER LAMP(S) ON THE CURB SIDE AND ROAD SIDE; • FIGURE 4 STEP 7: CLAIM REPAIR CODE. PHOTOS ON NEXT PAGE PAGE. Page 2 of 2 RECALL 22V828 / 2022-637 REMEDY INSTRUCTIONS Make(s): ALTA Model(s): MANY, SEE BELOW Model Year(s): 2022 – 2023 Concern: The side marker lamps may not reflect light and be conspicuous to other motorists, which may lead to a crash. Repair Code: RC-056-03-00-004265 Allotted Time: .20 HRS. Inspection Code: N/A Allotted Time: N/A Photo(s) Required: YES, PRE/POST REMEDY Prior Authorization Required: N/A Part(s) Kit Number: N/A Part(s) Return: F100368650 FIGURE 1 FIGURE 2 FIGURE 3 FIGURE 4 REAR RED SIDE MARKER LAMP(S) MID-SHIP AMBER MARKER LAMP(S)* * – NOT ALL VEHICLES EQUIPPED FRONT AMBER MARKER LAMP(S) REAR RED SIDE MARKER LAMP(S) MID-SHIP AMBER MARKER LAMP(S)* * – NOT ALL VEHICLES EQUIPPED FRONT AMBER MARKER LAMP(S) REAR RED SIDE MARKER LAMP(S) – INSTALL REFLECTOR – CURB & ROAD SIDE REAR FRONT & MID-SHIP SIDE MARKER LAMP(S) – INSTALL REFLECTOR – CURB & ROAD SIDE FRONT & MID-SHIP
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IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL Page 1 of 2 November 2022 This Notice applies to your vehicle VIN listed above. Dear Forest River Customer: This notice is sent to you in accordance with the requirements of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act. This notice is also sent to you in accordance with the requirements of the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act. Forest River has decided that a noncompliance, which relates to the motor vehicle safety, exists in certain 2022-2023 East to West Alta Travel Trailer Recreational Vehicles and fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard FMVSS 571.108 “Lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment”. Additionally, this non-compliance fails to meet the requirements of Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations; (CMVSS) 108 “Lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment”. This is to inform you that your vehicle may be non-compliant with the requirements of the Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations and that the non-compliance could affect the safety of a person. WHAT IS THE DEFECT/NONCOMPLIANCE? The red and amber side marker lamps fail to meet the reflectivity requirements under Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) & Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (CMVSS) 108 “Lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment”. EVALUATION OF THE RISK TO THE VEHICLE AND OPERATOR(S) RELATED TO THE RECALL. The side marker lamps may not reflect light and be conspicuous to other motorists, which may lead to a crash. WHAT IS FOREST RIVER AND OUR DEALERSHIPS GOING TO DO? Forest River is notifying dealerships of the recall. You may have the recall corrected at any Forest River dealership. However, it is preferable if you have your selling dealership perform the remedy. Forest River completely covers your cost for the remedy; you will not receive any bill of sale for anything covered under the above recall number. An authorized Forest River Dealer, Service Center will need to install reflective stickers to the vehicles next to the amber and read marker lamps. WHAT SHOULD YOU DO? Please contact your dealer immediately and request a service appointment to schedule the free remedy. The vehicle Owner is responsible for arranging to have the work completed. Please state you have been notified by Forest River of having a recall in process for your vehicle and provide the recall number for the dealership. It is also helpful to the dealership to have a copy of this letter when you take your vehicle in for the recall remedy. You may also visit www.forestriverinc.com for dealer locations. HOW LONG WILL THE REMEDY PROCESS TAKE? The estimated time of repair is .20 hours. However, the dealership may need to keep your vehicle or schedule an appointment with you for a later date to fit into their regular service schedule. WHAT IF YOU HAVE PREVIOUSLY PAID FOR REPAIRS TO YOUR VEHICLE FOR THIS PARTICULAR CONDITION? If you have already paid for a repair that is within the scope of this defect under recall, you still need to have this recall inspected and/or performed to ensure the correct parts and procedures were utilized. Additionally, you may be eligible for a refund of previously paid repairs. Refunds will only be provided for within the scope of this defect under recall. Please send the service invoice to the following address: East to West Forest River, Inc. Attn: WARRANTY MANAGER 3000 County Rd 6 West Elkhart, IN 46514 DEPARTMENT OF COMPLIANCE VEHICLE SAFETY AND RECALL MANAGEMENT BUILDING 11 423 N MAIN ST MIDDLEBURY, INDIANA 46540-9218 NHTSA RECALL: 22V828 CANADA RECALL: 2022-637 FR ID: 501-1571 <> <> <
> <>, <> <> O Integrity O Safety O Quality O Customer Service IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL Page 2 of 2 What if you no longer own this vehicle? If you no longer own this vehicle and have the address for the current owner, please forward this letter to the new owner within 10 working days of receiving this notice. You have received this letter because government regulations require that a notification is sent to the last known owner of record. Our records indicate that you are the current owner. PLEASE NOTE: FEDERAL LAW REQUIRES THAT ANY VEHICLE LESSOR RECEIVING THIS RECALL NOTICE MUST FORWARD A COPY OF THIS NOTICE TO THE LESSEE WITHIN TEN DAYS. MAY FOREST RIVER ASSIST YOU FURTHER? If you have difficulties getting your vehicle repaired, please contact your Forest River Representative listed below: CONTACT PHONE CUSTOMER SERVICE (574) 264-6664 If you are still having difficulty getting your vehicle repaired in a reasonable amount of time or without change, you may write to the following address: For Canadian Owners Please Contact: Head of Recalls Motor Vehicle Safety Investigations Laboratory Transport Canada 80 Noël street, Gatineau, Quebec, J8Z 0A1 Telephone (800) 333-0510 Facsimile (819) 420-4292 Recall ID: 2022-637 For US Owners Please Contact: Administrator National Highway Traffic Safety Administration 1200 New Jersey Ave, S.E. Washington, D.C. 20590 Or you may call the toll free Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or (TTY: 1-800-424-9153). Or visit www.safercar.gov and search; Recall ID: 22V828 Sincerely, Forest River Inc. Office of Corporate Compliance**************************************************************************************************************IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL Page 1 of 2 November 2022 Pursuant to USC49CFR §577.13 – Notification to Dealerships and Distributors – Paragraph B “It is a violation of Federal Law for a dealer to deliver a new motor vehicle or any new or used item of motor vehicle equipment (including a tire) covered by the notification under a sale or lease until the defect or noncompliance is remedied. Substantial civil penalties apply to violations of this law.” –Forest River motorized and towable products are contained in this section- CANADA: Pursuant to the Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Act, section 5 Companies who sell new non-complying vehicles may be in violation of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act. Substantial penalties apply to violations of this law. This notice is being sent to you in accordance with the requirements of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act. This is to inform you that your vehicle may contain a defect that could affect the safety of a person. This notice is sent to you in accordance with the requirements of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act. This notice is also sent to you in accordance with the requirements of the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act. Forest River has decided that a noncompliance, which relates to the motor vehicle safety, exists in certain 2022-2023 East to West Alta Travel Trailer Recreational Vehicles and fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard FMVSS 571.108 “Lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment”. Additionally, this non-compliance fails to meet the requirements of Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations; (CMVSS) 108 “Lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment”. The identified VIN referenced in the attached document(s). The designated Date range of production is 10/15/2021 through 10/31/2022 WHAT IS THE DEFECT/NONCOMPLIANCE? The red and amber side marker lamps fail to meet the reflectivity requirements under Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) & Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (CMVSS) 108 “Lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment”. EVALUATION OF THE RISK TO THE VEHICLE AND OPERATOR(S) RELATED TO THE RECALL. The side marker lamps may not reflect light and be conspicuous to other motorists, which may lead to a crash. SERVICE PROCEDURE: Dealership Service Department procedures can be found on Dealer Connect. Reflex Reflector’s will need to be installed next to the amber and red marker lamps. WHAT IS THE PART NUMBER OF THE REMEDY KIT? F100368650 Pictures are required for the remedy and/or inspection after installation. Pictures of the remedy are a condition of payment in which must be provided with a claim against the repair code(s). DEALER REPAIR CODES: Dealer Connect UNITED STATES CANADA REPAIR CODE DESCRIPTION ALLOWABLE HOUR(S) 22V828 2022-637 RC-056-03-00-004265 INSTALL REFLECTORS .20 HRS HELPFUL CONTACT INFORMATION: CONTACT PHONE CUSTOMER SERVICE (574) 264-6664 DEPARTMENT OF COMPLIANCE VEHICLE SAFETY AND RECALL MANAGEMENT BUILDING 11 423 N MAIN ST MIDDLEBURY, INDIANA 46540-9218 NHTSA RECALL: 22V828 CANADA RECALL: 2022-637 FR ID: 501-1571 <> < > <>, <> <> O Integrity O Safety O Quality O Customer Service IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL Page 2 of 2 The Recall shall be considered the utmost priority to remedy the 2022-2023 East to West Alta Travel Trailer in question. The retail consumer shall not be charged any amount of monies for remedy to their 2022-2023 East to West Alta Travel Trailer listed under this Recall. If your dealership has already performed the remedy to 2022-2023 East to West Alta Travel Trailer, your dealership is entitled to the reimbursement as stated above by filing a claim using the indicated repair code(s). If the remedy needs to be performed on an out of warranty 2022-2023 East to West Alta Travel Trailer in which the VIN falls under as stated in the identified VIN listing, your dealership is entitled to the reimbursement as stated above by filing a claim using the indicated repair code(s). Notice: In no manner shall a Forest River Product Owner or Coachmen Product Owner be charged any fee(s) for scheduling, conduction or completion of the recall. Additionally, all dealership(s) that are Forest River and/or Coachmen dealership(s) are Federally Mandated to perform the recall once presented with this recall whether by the Owner or Dealership receipt of this letter, without denial of service to the Owner. Lastly, denial of a remedy for this recall is a Federal Violation punishable by law resulting substantial fines and/or civil penalties. Federal Regulation requires that any lessor receiving this Recall must forward a copy of this notice to the lessee within ten days. If your dealership no longer owns this vehicle, please inform the Warranty Manager of the product listed above of the change of ownership. Sincerely, Forest River, Inc. Office of Corporate Compliance**************************************************************************************************************OMB Control No.: 2127-0004 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-828 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Manufacturer Name : Forest River, Inc. Submission Date : NOV 04, 2022 NHTSA Recall No. : 22V-828 Manufacturer Recall No. : 501-1571 Manufacturer Information : Manufacturer Name : Forest River, Inc. Address : 55470 CR 1 P.O. Box 3030 Elkhart IN 46515-3030 Company phone : 1-800-348-7440 Population : Number of potentially involved : 2,707 Estimated percentage with defect : 100 % Vehicle Information : Vehicle 1 : 2022-2023 Forest River Inc. East to West Alta Travel Trailers Vehicle Type : TRAILERS Body Style : OTHER Power Train : NR Descriptive Information : According to manufacturing records, the amber and red length indicator lamps began being used in production in October of 2021 and continued to November 1, 2022. 2022 ALTA TRAILERALT1900MMK 187 2022 ALTA TRAILERALT2100MBH 170 2022 ALTA TRAILERALT2350KRK 169 2022 ALTA TRAILERALT2600KRB 385 2022 ALTA TRAILERALT2800KBH 413 2022 ALTA TRAILERALT2810KIK 192 2022 ALTA TRAILERALT2850KRL 222 2022 ALTA TRAILERALT2900KBH 150 2022 ALTA TRAILERALT3150KBH 291 2023 ALTA TRAILERALT1900MMK 57 2023 ALTA TRAILERALT2100MBH 19 2023 ALTA TRAILERALT2210MBH 32 2023 ALTA TRAILERALT2350KRK 40 2023 ALTA TRAILERALT2600KRB 94 2023 ALTA TRAILERALT2800KBH 105 2023 ALTA TRAILERALT2810KIK 56 2023 ALTA TRAILERALT2850KRL 24 2023 ALTA TRAILERALT2900KBH 22 2023 ALTA TRAILERALT3150KBH 79 Grand Total 2707 Production Dates : OCT 15, 2021 – OCT 31, 2022 VIN Range 1 : Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-828 Page 2 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Description of Defect : Description of the Defect : The red and amber side marker lamps fail to meet the reflectivity requirements under Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 571.108 “Lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment”. FMVSS 1 : NR FMVSS 2 : NR Description of the Safety Risk : The side marker lamps may not reflect light and be conspicuous to other motorists, which may lead to a crash. Description of the Cause : NR Identification of Any Warning that can Occur : None Involved Components : Component Name 1 : Amber Side Marker Lamp Component Description : Amber Side Marker Lamp Component Part Number : S18-AA00-1 Component Name 2 : Red Side Marker Lamp Component Description : Red Side Marker Lamp Component Part Number : S18-RR00-1 Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer Name : NR Address : NR NR Country : NR Chronology : On October 31, 2022 during a routine Corporate Standards Audit, it was found that the red and amber side marker lamps fail to meet the reflectivity requirements under FMVSS 571.108 “Lamps, reflective devices, and Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-828 Page 3 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 associated equipment”. On November 3, 2022, Forest Rivers Office of Corporate Compliance and the Manufacturing plant were able to determine the scope of vehicles involved. On November 4, 2022, Forest Rivers Corporate Recall Committee voted to recall Description of Remedy : Description of Remedy Program : Forest River will provide all parts and labor free of charge to Consumers and Dealers. An authorized Forest River Dealer, Service Center will need to install reflective stickers to the vehicles next to the amber and read marker lamps. The stickers and detailed remedy instructions will be included with the owner mailing so that if the owner should choose to, they may install the stickers themselves. What is the Forest River Customer Service Phone Number? (574) 264-6664 If you have already paid for a repair that is within the scope of this defect under recall, you still need to have this recall inspected and/or performed to ensure the correct parts and procedures were utilized. Additionally, you may be eligible for a refund of previously paid repairs. Refunds will only be provided for within the scope of this defect under recall. Please send the service invoice to the following address: East to West Forest River, Inc. Attn: WARRANTY MANAGER 3000 County Rd 6 West Elkhart, IN 46514 How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component : At this time, there is not a component change. The Reflex Reflectors will be installed next to the marker lamps. Involved Components – S18-AA00-1 – Amber Side Marker Lamp & S18- RR00-1 – Red Side Marker Lamp Replacement Components – RE15AB – Amber Reflex Reflector RE15RB – Red Reflex Reflector Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : The week of November 1, 2022, the manufacturing plant sourced the reflex reflectors and is installing them to vehicles next to the amber and red marker lamps. Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-828 Page 4 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Recall Schedule : Description of Recall Schedule : Forest River has the utmost urgency in our recalls. Forest River will send suspected VIN numbers to our third party vendor that is licensed to pull data on the current owner of the vehicles (as needed) once a formal NHTSA I.D. is provided. Forest River intends on pushing the mailing out as soon as NHTSA provides any correction(s) and an Acknowledgement Letter. Planned Dealer Notification Date : DEC 09, 2022 – DEC 09, 2022 Planned Owner Notification Date : DEC 09, 2022 – DEC 09, 2022 * NR – Not ReportedSEOCONTENT-END