2022–2023 57 models Equipment Recall 22V556000 (Forest River 51-1532)
NHTSA recall 22V556000 (Forest River recall 51-1532) covers about 49,295 2022–2023 57 models vehicles (equipment), filed with NHTSA Jul 29, 2022. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory.
Source: NHTSA campaign 22V556000 · 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 2022-2023 Coachmen Catalina, Cross Trail, Pursuit, Sportscoach, East to West Della Terra, Silver Lake, Forest River Forester, FR3, Sunseeker, Wildwood, 2022 Coachmen Adrenaline, Apex, Brookstone, Chaparral, Chapparral Lite, Clipper, Freedom Express, Independence Trail, Mirada, Spirit, Viking, Work and Play, East to West Ahara, Tandara, Forest River Aurora, Cardinal, Cedar Creek, Cherokee, Flagstaff, Georgetown, Ibex, Impression, Ozark, Puma, R-Pod, Rockwood, Sabre, Salem, Sandpiper, Sandstorm, Shockwave, Sierra, Solera, Stealth, Stealth Evo, Surveyor, Vengeance, Vibe, Wildcat, XLR Toyhauler, Prime Time Avenger, Crusader, Lacrosse, Sanibel, Tracer, Shasta Oasis, and Phoenix 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
Dealers will replace the fabric roll or complete awning, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 17, 2022. Owners may contact the customer service numbers listed in the recall report for their designated model. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1532. This recall supersedes and expands NHTSA recall number 22V-486.
Status: NHTSA lists Aug 17, 2022 as the owner-notification date for this campaign.
Forest River recall number 51-1532
NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number for 22V556000 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 Aurora | 2022 | — |
| Forest River Avenger | 2022 | — |
| Forest River Cardinal | 2022 | — |
| Forest River Cedar Creek | 2022 | — |
| Forest River Cherokee | 2022 | — |
| Forest River Flagstaff | 2022 | — |
| Forest River Forester | 2022–2023 | — |
| Forest River FR3 | 2022–2023 | — |
| Forest River Georgetown | 2022 | — |
| Forest River Ibex | 2022 | — |
| Forest River Impression | 2022 | — |
| Forest River Ozark | 2022 | — |
| Forest River Puma | 2022 | — |
| Forest River R-Pod | 2022 | — |
| Forest River Rockwood | 2022 | — |
| Forest River Sabre | 2022 | — |
| Forest River Salem | 2022 | — |
| Forest River Sandpiper | 2022 | — |
| Forest River Sandstorm | 2022 | — |
| Forest River Shockwave | 2022 | — |
| Forest River Sierra | 2022 | — |
| Forest River Solera | 2022 | — |
| Forest River Stealth | 2022 | — |
| Forest River Stealth Evo | 2022 | — |
| Forest River Sunseeker | 2022–2023 | — |
| Forest River Surveyor | 2022 | — |
| Forest River Vengeance | 2022 | — |
| Forest River Vibe | 2022 | — |
| Forest River Wildcat | 2022 | — |
| Forest River Wildwood | 2022–2023 | — |
| Forest River Xlr Toyhauler | 2022 | — |
| Coachmen Adrenaline | 2022 | — |
| Coachmen Apex | 2022 | — |
| Coachmen Brookstone | 2022 | — |
| Coachmen Catalina | 2022–2023 | — |
| Coachmen Chaparral | 2022 | — |
| Coachmen Chaparral Lite | 2022 | — |
| Coachmen Clipper | 2022 | — |
| Coachmen Cross Trail | 2022–2023 | — |
| Coachmen Freedom Express | 2022 | — |
| Coachmen Independence Trail | 2022 | — |
| Coachmen Mirada | 2022 | — |
| Coachmen Pursuit | 2022–2023 | — |
| Coachmen Spirit | 2022 | — |
| Coachmen Sportscoach | 2022–2023 | — |
| Coachmen Viking | 2022 | — |
| Coachmen Work And Play | 2022 | — |
| East To West Ahara Travel Trailer | 2022 | — |
| East To West Della Terra | 2022–2023 | — |
| East To West Silver Lake | 2022–2023 | — |
| East To West Tandara | 2022 | — |
| Prime Time Crusader | 2022 | — |
| Prime Time LaCrosse | 2022 | — |
| Prime Time Sanibel | 2022 | — |
| Prime Time Tracer | 2022 | — |
| Shasta Oasis | 2022 | — |
| Shasta Phoenix | 2022 | — |
Key dates
- Report filed with NHTSA
- Jul 29, 2022
- Owner notification
- Aug 17, 2022
- Recall initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Filed by
- Forest River, Inc.
Check your VIN for 22V556000
- 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 22V556000 is open, call any Forest River dealer's service department and give them the recall number (22V556000 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 22V556000?
NHTSA recall 22V556000 (Forest River recall 51-1532) covers about 49,295 2022–2023 57 models vehicles (equipment), filed with NHTSA Jul 29, 2022. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. It covers certain 2022-2023 Coachmen Catalina, Cross Trail, Pursuit, Sportscoach, East to West Della Terra, Silver Lake, Forest River Forester, FR3, Sunseeker, Wildwood, 2022 Coachmen Adrenaline, Apex, Brookstone, Chaparral, Chapparral Lite, Clipper, Freedom Express, Independence Trail, Mirada, Spirit, Viking, Work and Play, East to West Ahara, Tandara, Forest River Aurora, Cardinal, Cedar Creek, Cherokee, Flagstaff, Georgetown, Ibex, Impression, Ozark, Puma, R-Pod, Rockwood, Sabre, Salem, Sandpiper, Sandstorm, Shockwave, Sierra, Solera, Stealth, Stealth Evo, Surveyor, Vengeance, Vibe, Wildcat, XLR Toyhauler, Prime Time Avenger, Crusader, Lacrosse, Sanibel, Tracer, Shasta Oasis, and Phoenix fifth wheel and travel trailers.
Is it safe to drive a vehicle with recall 22V556000?
NHTSA's record for 22V556000 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 22V556000?
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 22V556000, and is it free?
NHTSA's record says: "Dealers will replace the fabric roll or complete awning, as necessary, 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 22V556000?
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 22V556000.
Sources and method
- NHTSA recall record for 22V556000, 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.
Related recalls
- 26V704000: 2022–2027 12 models electrical system (Oct 22, 2026)
- 25V682000: 2016–2026 Forest River & Coachmen (6 models) electrical system (Oct 10, 2025)
- 24V395000: 2004–2024 Forest River Cedar Creek & Forest River Puma equipment (Jun 4, 2024)
- 24V103000: 2019–2024 Forest River FR3 & Forest River Georgetown equipment (Feb 12, 2024)
- 22V729000: 2021–2022 Forest River (3 models) equipment (Sep 30, 2022)
- 22V486000: 2022 17 models equipment (Jul 8, 2022)
- 22V477000: 2020–2022 Forest River Aurora & Coachmen Catalina electrical system (Jul 6, 2022)
- 22V243000: 2021–2023 40 models equipment (Apr 13, 2022)