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Vehicles/Recreational Vehicles

Forest River, Inc.: Cross Trail Motorhomes Recalled Due to Detaching Ladders

Agency Publication Date: June 28, 2024
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Summary

Forest River, Inc. is recalling approximately 126 of its 2024-2025 Cross Trail motorhomes because the backer on the ladder receiver may be missing. Without this backer, the ladder can detach from the vehicle while someone is using it. Dealers will inspect the ladder installation and replace the ladder as necessary at no cost to the owner.

Risk

If the ladder detaches while a person is climbing it, the user could fall from a significant height, leading to a high risk of serious injury.

What You Should Do

  1. Check your vehicle's registration or purchase documents to see if you own a 2024-2025 Forest River Cross Trail motorhome.
  2. Locate the manufacturer's recall number for this issue, which is 215-1800.
  3. Contact Forest River customer service at 574-825-8409 or 574-825-8487 to verify if your specific unit is affected and to schedule a free inspection.
  4. If the inspection reveals a missing backer, the dealer will replace the ladder assembly free of charge.
  5. Contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov for more information regarding recall 24V488.

Your Remedy Options

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Inspection and ladder replacement

How to: Dealers will inspect the ladder receiver backer and replace the ladder as necessary, free of charge.

Affected Products

Product: 2024-2025 Forest River Cross Trail

Additional Information

Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Recall ID: 24V488000
Status: Active
Manufacturer: Forest River, Inc.
Sold By: authorized dealers
Units Affected: 126 vehicles(126% estimated defective)
Park Vehicle: No
Park Outside: No
OTA Update: No
Product Type: Vehicle (V)
Recall Classification: Safety Defect
Owner Notification Date: July 24, 2024
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.nhtsa.gov.
Distributed To: Nationwide
Manufacturer Recall #: 215-1800
Agency Last Updated: July 24, 2024

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

Sources: NHTSA Notice ยท Raw API Response