2022 17 models Equipment Recall 22V486000 (Forest River 51-1532)
NHTSA recall 22V486000 (Forest River recall 51-1532) covers about 19,911 2022 17 models vehicles (equipment), filed with NHTSA Jul 8, 2022. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory.
Source: NHTSA campaign 22V486000 · Data as of Nov 6, 2026 · By CarWhere Research
What's recalled
Component: Equipment (recreational vehicle/trailer)
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.
The risk
An awning that drops or extends beyond normal operation can increase the risk of injury.
The remedy and its status
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 This recall has been superseded by NHTSA recall 22V-556.
Status: NHTSA lists Aug 17, 2022 as the owner-notification date for this campaign.
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.safercar.gov.
Forest River recall number 51-1532
NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number for 22V486000 as 51-1532. Owner letters and dealer service departments often use this code, so a search for "51-1532 recall" refers to the same campaign.
Affected models and years
Models and model years NHTSA lists for this campaign. Not every vehicle of a listed model and year is included; check by VIN.
| Vehicle | Model years | More |
|---|---|---|
| Forest River Avenger | 2022 | — |
| Forest River Cherokee | 2022 | — |
| Forest River Flagstaff | 2022 | — |
| Forest River Ibex | 2022 | — |
| Forest River R-Pod | 2022 | — |
| Forest River Rockwood | 2022 | — |
| Forest River Salem | 2022 | — |
| Forest River Sandpiper | 2022 | — |
| Forest River Sierra | 2022 | — |
| Forest River Wildwood | 2022 | — |
| East To West Della Terra | 2022 | — |
| East To West Silver Lake | 2022 | — |
| Prime Time Crusader | 2022 | — |
| Prime Time LaCrosse | 2022 | — |
| Prime Time Ozark | 2022 | — |
| Prime Time Sanibel | 2022 | — |
| Prime Time Tracer | 2022 | — |
Key dates
- Report filed with NHTSA
- Jul 8, 2022
- Owner notification
- Aug 17, 2022
- Recall initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Filed by
- Forest River, Inc.
Check your VIN for 22V486000
- Find the 17-character VIN on the driver-side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the door-jamb sticker, or your registration.
- Enter it in NHTSA's free VIN recall lookup. It shows every open recall on that exact vehicle, including this one if it applies and hasn't been repaired.
- If 22V486000 is open, call any Forest River dealer's service department and give them the recall number (22V486000 or 51-1532). The repair is free.
Not sure of the exact model or year? Decode it first with the free VIN decoder.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 22V486000?
NHTSA recall 22V486000 (Forest River recall 51-1532) covers about 19,911 2022 17 models vehicles (equipment), filed with NHTSA Jul 8, 2022. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. It covers 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.
Is it safe to drive a vehicle with recall 22V486000?
NHTSA's record for 22V486000 carries no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. The risk NHTSA lists is: "An awning that drops or extends beyond normal operation can increase the risk of injury." Get the free repair as soon as it is available for your vehicle.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected by 22V486000?
Only a VIN lookup can tell you. Not every vehicle of the listed models and years is included, and repaired vehicles drop off. Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's free recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask any Forest River dealer to check it.
What is the fix for recall 22V486000, and is it free?
NHTSA's record says: "Forest River will replace the awnings, free of charge." NHTSA lists Aug 17, 2022 as the owner-notification date for this campaign. Safety-recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
What is the Forest River recall number for 22V486000?
NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number as 51-1532. Dealers and owner letters often use that code (51-1532) instead of the NHTSA campaign number 22V486000.
Sources and method
- NHTSA recall record for 22V486000, from NHTSA's public recall campaign database. Problem, risk and remedy text is NHTSA's own wording.
- "Vehicles affected" is NHTSA's potential-units-affected count for the whole campaign.
- Data as of Nov 6, 2026. NHTSA updates campaigns as manufacturers file amendments, so check the official record for the latest.
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