Vehicle recall 23V648000 · September 22, 2023
East TO West Blackthorn and Tandara
The rear ladder may not be anchored properly in the rear wall, which can allow the ladder to detach.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2024 East to West Tandara and Blackthorn fifth wheels. The rear ladder may not be anchored properly in the rear wall, which can allow the ladder to detach.
- Consequence
- A ladder that detaches can increase the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a new ladder that mounts to the roof, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 16, 2023. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-264-6664. Forest River's number for this recall is 500-1678.
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 23V648000
- Reported to NHTSA
- September 22, 2023
- Filed by
- Forest River, Inc.
- Manufacturer campaign
- 500-1678
- Owner notification
- October 16, 2023
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 46
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Structure › Body › Step/ladder
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- East TO West Blackthorn (2024): 2024
- East TO West Tandara (2024): 2024
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