Safety Recall NHTSA · 22V586000 Reported August 5, 2022

Tail light may become inoperative

Forest River, Inc. · Equipment · 22 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
22V586000
Manufacturer Campaign
48-1541
Manufacturer
Component
Equipment
Vehicles Affected
22
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
August 5, 2022
Completion Rate
31.82

Defect Summary

Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2021 prime time tracer trt26kss travel trailers. the tail light may be located too close to the water heater exhaust, which can cause the tail light lens to melt and the light to become inoperative.

Safety Consequence

A distorted or inoperative tail light may reduce vehicle visibility and confuse other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Dealers will install a flush mount tail light, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed august 26, 2022. owners may contact forest river's customer service at 1-574-862-1025. forest river's number for this recall is 48-1541.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Forest River, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 22V586000 or campaign 48-1541.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 22V586000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 22V586000?

NHTSA recall 22V586000 was issued by Forest River, Inc. on August 5, 2022. It addresses: Tail light may become inoperative. The recall affects approximately 22 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 22V586000 or the manufacturer campaign number 48-1541. 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.