Safety Recall NHTSA · 24V822000 Reported November 1, 2024

Inverter wire unprotected from battery

Forest River, Inc. · Electrical System · 6 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
24V822000
Manufacturer Campaign
501-1859
Manufacturer
Component
Electrical System
Vehicles Affected
6
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
November 1, 2024
Completion Rate
100.00

Defect Summary

Forest river, inc (forest river) is recalling certain 2025 east to west alta travel trailer vehicles. the inverter may be incorrectly wired to constant "hot" on the second battery, causing the wire to be unprotected from the battery.

Safety Consequence

An unprotected invertor wire increases the risk of fire.

Corrective Action

Dealers will rewire the inverter to the breaker side of the second battery, free of charge. owner notification letters are expected to be mailed december 11, 2024. owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-574-264-6664. forest river's number for this recall is 501-1859.

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 24V822000 or campaign 501-1859.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 24V822000

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

What is recall 24V822000?

NHTSA recall 24V822000 was issued by Forest River, Inc. on November 1, 2024. It addresses: Inverter wire unprotected from battery. The recall affects approximately 6 vehicles, with the defect involving the Electrical System component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Forest River, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 24V822000 or the manufacturer campaign number 501-1859. 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.