EquipmentRecall 23V-227 · East To West vehicles
Forest River, Inc. recall 23V-227 covers 98 East To West vehicles for a equipment problem, reported to NHTSA on March 31, 2023. The manufacturer's latest report (2025 Q2) shows 74% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 23V227000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2023 East to West Della Terra, and Silver Lake travel trailers. The drawbar assembly containing the A-frame and safety chains, may be insufficient for the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) and could potentially break.
The risk
Broken safety chains can allow the trailer to detach from the tow vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will replace the drawbar assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 6, 2023. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-264-6664. Forest River's number for this recall is 508-1617.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
74%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.