Forest River, Inc. is recalling certain 2022 East to West Della Terra

Mar 11, 2022 — Recall Campaign #22V143000

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2022 East to West Della Terra, Silver Lake, Vibe, and XLR Boost Toy Hauler travel trailers. The coupler was improperly welded, which may cause the trailer to separate from the tow vehicle.

The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 645 units affected.

See recall notice

NHTSA Safety Recall Notice

22V143000

Manufacturer:	Forest River, Inc.
Recall date:	March 11, 2022
NHTSA Campaign #:	22V143000
Units affected:	645

Description:: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2022 East to West Della Terra, Silver Lake, Vibe, and XLR Boost Toy Hauler travel trailers. The coupler was improperly welded, which may cause the trailer to separate from the tow vehicle.
Consequeces:: Trailer separation from a tow vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective action:: Dealers will inspect and replace the coupler as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 31, 2022. Owners may contact the following customer service numbers: Forest River 1-574-825-4995; East to West Della Terra & Silver Lake 1-574-264-6664; Vibe 1-574-296-2084; and XLR 1-574-642-0432. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1488.
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.

Affects the following:

2022 EAST TO WEST DELLA TERRA Complaints
There is a CURRENT recall campaign for this issue. I believe it should be expanded. There has been no issue YET, but there WILL be if not repaired. Pictures will show bad/failed/failing welds where the safety chains are secured to my hitch coupler on my travel trailer. Manufacturer told me based on my VIN and date of manufacture, my unit was not included. This unit was purchased about one month ago +/- a few days.;
2022 FOREST RIVER XLR TOYHAULER Complaints
The failure involves the trailer brake wiring system. The brake wiring harness near the rear bathroom plumbing exit is improperly routed and installed in direct proximity to moving suspension components. This has resulted in repeated abrasion and damage to the brake wiring, causing intermittent and reduced braking capability. The affected components are available for inspection upon request. This condition presents a serious safety hazard. The trailer (approx. 18,000 lbs GVW) experienced degraded braking performance, significantly increasing stopping distance and risk of loss of control, particularly at highway speeds or during emergency braking. This creates a substantial risk to the operator, passengers, and the public. The defect has occurred multiple times and is reproducible. The brake wiring has been damaged on at least three separate occasions due to continued contact with suspension components. The failure location and mechanism have remained consistent, indicating a systemic design or manufacturing defect rather than normal wear or isolated damage. The condition has been visually confirmed during service and repair. Despite repeated failures, no permanent corrective action has been implemented by the manufacturer. There were no consistent warning indicators prior to failure. The primary symptom was reduced or inconsistent trailer braking, which progressed as the wiring became further compromised. Based on repeated failures and consistent damage location, this represents a design defect involving improper routing and inadequate clearance of critical safety systems. This condition may affect other similarly constructed units and warrants further investigation for potential recall or corrective action.;