EAST TO WEST DELLA TERRA (2022) recall — Equipment
Forest River is recalling 2022 East to West Della Terra trailers due to a risk of awning dropping beyond normal operation, which could increase injury risk. Owners will receive free awning replacements.
Use caution until it’s fixed
An awning that drops or extends beyond normal operation can increase the risk of injury.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Forest River is recalling certain 2022 East to West Della Terra trailers because the electric retractable awning may have a welded seam that separates, causing the awning to drop beyond normal operation. This could increase the risk of injury if the awning falls unexpectedly. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/80821-forest-river-2022-della-terra-trailers-awning-may-drop-beyond.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/80821-forest-river-2022-della-terra-trailers-awning-may-drop-beyond · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #22V486000
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“Forest River 2022 Della Terra Trailers: Awning May Drop Beyond Normal Operation.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/80821-forest-river-2022-della-terra-trailers-awning-may-drop-beyond. Based on NHTSA recall #22V486000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=22V486000).
Why it’s dangerous
The awning's welded seam may separate, causing it to drop beyond normal operation. This could lead to the awning falling unexpectedly, increasing the risk of injury to people near the trailer.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2022 East to West Della Terra trailers are affected. Those who use the awning regularly are most at risk if it drops unexpectedly.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 2022 East to West Della Terra trailers. The awning may have a welded seam that separates, causing it to drop beyond normal operation.
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What to do — step by step
Stop Using the Awning
If the awning drops unexpectedly, stop using it immediately to avoid injury.
Contact Forest River
Call the provided numbers to get free awning replacements for your specific trailer model.
August 17, 2022
What NHTSA says to do
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.
Questions people ask
What models are affected?
2022 East to West Della Terra, Prime Time Avenger, Crusader, Lacrosse, Ozark, Tracer, Sanibel, Silverlake, Cherokee, Flagstaff, IBEX, RPod, Rockwood, Salem, Sierra, and Sandpiper trailers.
How can I get a free replacement?
Forest River will replace the awnings free of charge after receiving your contact information through the provided phone numbers.
When will I receive the replacement?
The replacement is expected to be completed after the owner notification letter is mailed on August 17, 2022.
Contact Forest River
We’ve drafted a message you can send Forest River to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 22V486000 — Forest River Forest River Hello, I own a Forest River that is covered by recall 22V486000 from Forest River. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #22V486000 (August 7, 2022)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 4, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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