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East TO West recall 500-1678

East TO West calls it 500-1678. NHTSA filed it as campaign 23V648000 on Sep 22, 2023: structure on the 2024 East TO West Blackthorn and 1 other East TO West model, 46 vehicles potentially affected. One recall, two numbers — the dealer quotes the manufacturer’s, the federal record carries NHTSA’s.

What NHTSA has under this number

Source: 49 CFR Part 573 filings
NHTSA campaignVehiclesComponentFiledAffectedSeverity
23V6480002024 East TO West Blackthorn and 1 other East TO West modelStructureSep 22, 202346high
Problem 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. Risk A ladder that detaches can increase the risk of injury. Fix 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.

The manufacturer’s own words as filed for 23V648000. Every model year it covers, the build window and the filed PDFs →

Two numbers, one recall

Every safety recall carries two identifiers. 500-1678 is the number East TO West assigned in its own system: it is what appears on the owner letter, on the dealer’s service screen and on the repair order. 23V648000 is the number NHTSA filed the same recall under when the manufacturer reported it, and it is the one every federal record, this site included, is keyed on.

The repair is free by federal law for vehicles up to fifteen years old. Whether one particular vehicle is included is settled by its VIN against the manufacturer’s build list, not by its model year.

Check one specific vehicle

Both lookups check a VIN against the manufacturer’s own list and say whether the repair is still outstanding on that vehicle.

Common questions

Source: NHTSA, 49 CFR Part 573

Is 500-1678 the same recall as 23V648000?

Yes. 500-1678 is East TO West’s own number for it; 23V648000 is NHTSA’s. One recall, two references.

Which vehicles does 500-1678 cover?

2024 East TO West Blackthorn and 1 other East TO West model, 46 vehicles by the manufacturer’s count. A recall covers a build range, so the VIN decides whether one particular vehicle is in it.

Does the 500-1678 repair cost anything?

No. The manufacturer must remedy a safety defect at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from first sale.