2024 East TO West Blackthorn, 2024 East TO West Tandara Recall: Rear ladder may not be anchored properly in the rear wall, which can allow…
NHTSA campaign 23V648000 · Structure · filed Sep 22, 2023 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2024 East to West Tandara and Blackthorn fifth wheels. The rear ladder may not be anchored properly in the rear wall, which can allow the ladder to detach.
The risk
A ladder that detaches can increase the risk of injury.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
Dealers will install a new ladder that mounts to the roof, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 16, 2023. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-264-6664. Forest River's number for this recall is 500-1678.
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.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| East TO West | Blackthorn | 2024 |
| East TO West | Tandara | 2024 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 23V648000 (manufacturer number 500-1678). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.