2022 East to West Alta Travel Trailers Improperly Tightened Gas Quick Disconnect Fitting

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September 17, 2021 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V724000

Improperly Tightened Gas Quick Disconnect Fitting

A gas leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

 

NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V724

Manufacturer Forest River, Inc.

Components EQUIPMENT

Potential Number of Units Affected 61

 

Summary

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2022 East to West Alta Travel Trailers. The LP gas quick disconnect fitting may not have been properly tightened, which could allow gas to leak.

 

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and tighten the fitting as necessary, and run a propane system check, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 8, 2021. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-264-6664. Forest River’s number for this recall is 501-1419.

 

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.

 


2022 East to West Alta
2022 East to West Alta

 


RECALL 21V724, 2021-578 REMEDY INSTRUCTIONS

Make(s): Alta Travel Trailer
Model(s): Many, See Below
Model Year(s): 2022
Repair Code: RC-026-12-00-004095
Allotted Time: .60 HRS.
Inspection Code: RC-026-05-00-004094
Allotted Time: .10 HRS.
Concern:

The LP Gas quick disconnect fitting installed onto the exterior grill by Forest River is not tight, allowing for LP Gas to leak.

Photo(s) Required: YES
Prior Authorization Required: NO
Part(s) Kit Number: N/A
Part(s) Return: NO

 

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.

 

MODELS: ALT2100MBH, ALT2800KBH, ALT2810KIK & ALT3150KBH

 

STEP 1: LOCATE THE LP GAS QUICK DISCONNECT THAT IS INSTALLED TO THE EXTERIOR GRILL;

 

STEP 2: DETERMINE IF THE LP GAS QUICK DISCONNECT IS LOOSE;

  • CONNECT THE PROVIDED LP GAS HOSE TO THE QUICK DISCONNECT UNDER THE TRAILER
  • CONNECT THE OTHER END OF THE PROVIDED LP GAS HOSE TO THE EXTERIOR GRILL
  • TURN ON THE LP GAS SUPPLY AND OPEN THE BOTH QUICK DISCONNECT VALVES
  • SPRAY WITH SOAPY WATER OR ANOTHER LP GAS LEAK DETECTOR FLUID
  • VERIFY THE LP QUICK DISCONNECT ON THE EXTERIOR GRILL IS POINTED VERTICALLY DOWN

 

STEP 3: IF THERE IS LEAKING LP GAS, REPAIR THE FITTING;

  • TIGHTEN THE QUICK DISCONNECT THAT IS ATTACHED TO THE EXTERIOR GRILL
  • VERIFY THE LP QUICK DISCONNECT ON THE EXTERIOR GRILL IS POINTED VERTICALLY DOWN
  • SPRAY WITH SOAPY WATER OR ANOTHER LP GAS LEAK DETECTOR FLUID UNTIL THERE ARE NO BUBBLES PRESENT THAT INDICATE A LEAK

 

STEP 4: IGNITE THE EXTERIOR GRILL AND BURN OFF THE APPLIANCE;

 


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 – Office of Corporate Compliance (“OCC”) has decided that a defect, which relates to the motor vehicle safety, exists in certain 2022 East to West Alta travel trailer recreational vehicles. This is to inform you that your vehicle may contain a defect that could affect the safety of a person.

 

WHAT IS THE DEFECT/NONCOMPLIANCE? 

The LP Gas quick disconnect fitting installed onto the exterior grill by Forest River is not tight, allowing for LP Gas to leak.

 

EVALUATION OF THE RISK TO THE VEHICLE AND OPERATOR(S) RELATED TO THE RECALL.

If the LP Gas quick disconnect is not tight, LP Gas may leak. This condition may lead to excessive LP Gas and increasing risk of fire, resulting in property damage or personal injury.

 

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.

 

WHAT SHOULD YOU DO?

Please contact your dealer immediately and request a service appointment to schedule the free remedy. The fitting will be inspected and tightened if necessary. 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 .60 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 CR 6 East
Elkhart, IN 46516

 


Chronology :

During a routine inspection performed by Forest River’s PDI Plant, this condition was discovered the week of September 9, 2021. The manufacturing plant began inspecting and remedying any vehicle that had a loose LPG quick disconnect on the exterior grill.

On September 10 – 14, 2021 the manufacturing plant determined this was a manufacturing installation error related to a new employee. All production records were checked to determine the affected vehicles that were in the field.

On September 14, 2021, the manufacturing plant contacted Forest Rivers Office of Corporate Compliance.

On September 17, 2021, Forest Rivers Corporate Recall Committee voted to recall.

 


1 Affected Product

Vehicle

MAKE MODEL YEAR
FOREST RIVER EAST TO WEST ALTA 2022

 


8 Associated Documents

Remedy Instructions and TSB

RCRIT-21V724-4096.pdf 167.523KB

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Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2021-4

RCLQRT-21V724-9357.PDF 211.141KB

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Recall Acknowledgement

RCAK-21V724-6275.pdf 645.841KB

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Defect Notice 573 Report

RCLRPT-21V724-2670.PDF 214.336KB

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Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)

RCMN-21V724-4108.pdf 217.871KB

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ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)

RCONL-21V724-0001.pdf 209.827KB

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Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2022-1

RCLQRT-21V724-4571.PDF 211.238KB

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Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2022-2

RCLQRT-21V724-6291.PDF 211.324KB

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Latest Recalls Documents

For the Latest and Most Recent Recalls Information Visit the link below…

https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/acms/cs/documentList.xhtml?docId=21V724&docType=RCL

 


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