Awning fabric may detach causing awning to drop
Defect Summary
Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2022 prime time avenger, crusader, lacrosse, ozark, tracer, sanibel, east to west della terra, silverlake, forest river cherokee, flagstaff, ibex, rpod, rockwood, salem, sierra, sandpiper, and wildwood fifth wheel and travel trailers. the electric retractable awning has a welded seam on the fabric that may separate, potentially allowing the awning to drop beyond normal operation.
Safety Consequence
An awning that drops or extends beyond normal operation can increase the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Forest river will replace the awnings, free of charge. owner notification letters are expected to be mailed august 17, 2022. owners may contact forest river customer service at the following numbers: 1-574-862-1025 (prime time avenger, crusader, lacrosse, sanibel, tracer, and ozark), 1-574-264-6664 (east to west della terra and silver lake ), 1-260-499-2100 (cherokee), 1-574-642-8943 (rockwood and flagstaff), 1-574- 642-3119 option 2 (ibex & rpod), 1-574-534-3167 (salem & wildwood), 1-574-534-4574 (sierra & sandpiper). forest river's number for this recall is 51-1532. this recall has been superseded by nhtsa recall 22v-556.
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FAQ: Recall 22V486000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 22V486000?
NHTSA recall 22V486000 was issued by Forest River, Inc. on July 8, 2022. It addresses: Awning fabric may detach causing awning to drop. The recall affects approximately 19,911 vehicles, with the defect involving the Equipment component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Forest River, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 22V486000 or the manufacturer campaign number 51-1532. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.