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2024 East To West Tandara

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

Data refreshed

Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
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Latest Dec 17, 2025
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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Latest Sep 22, 2023
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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Overview

Our database contains 3 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2024 East To West Tandara, most frequently naming the body & structure and electrical categories. 1 safety recall has been issued covering this model year; and 5 manufacturer communications are on file.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Body & structure266.7%
  • Electrical133.3%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

1 campaign cover this model year

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
23V648000

STRUCTURE:BODY:STEP/LADDER

Sep 22, 2023
46 units potentially affected
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.
The remedy: 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.
Forest River, Inc.Manufacturer number 500-1678View on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

Body & structure
Filed Dec 17, 2025

I have a [XXX] . VIN is [XXX] but doesn’t pull anything up when searched. I tried calling to report my concern but I am now making another complaint as what the call taker typed, is not even close to what I reported. There was a missing weld in the aluminum framing which caused another weld to break causing the body to move independently from the frame causing it to literally start to fall apart. After “being repaired” by East to West, the body is still moving independently from the frame which can be seen where the bolts holding the body to the chassis are moving up and down. This movement of the bolts happens when going hitched and putting the landing gear up and down which means it’s also happening when driving down the road. I would attach a video of the bolts moving but am unable to submit videos. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

NHTSA ID
11705646
Incident
Jul 30, 2024
Body & structure
Filed Oct 8, 2025

The contact owns a 2024 East to West Tandara RV. The contact stated that after a visual inspection, he became aware that the bolts used to secure the RV's body to the frame were missing in several locations. The RV was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the frame welding, resulting in damage to the frame. The RV was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and a case was opened. The failure mileage was unknown. The VIN was invalid.

NHTSA ID
11692139
Incident
Oct 8, 2025
Electrical
Filed May 14, 2025

The contact owns a 2024 Forest River East to West Tandara. The contact stated that while attempting to release the slides to extend the rooms of the RV, the slides intermittently failed to expand. Additionally, the contact stated that the refrigerator was programmed to turn on and refrigerate the food while the RV was running; however, the refrigerator failed to properly operate. The contact stated that the microwave, hot water heater, and heater also failed to activate intermittently. The contact stated that the electrical failures were all located on the driver's side of the RV. The dealer stated that the wiring was installed incorrectly. The RV was re-wired; however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 1,000.

NHTSA ID
11660831
Incident
Nov 14, 2024
Mileage
1,000 mi

Manufacturer communications

A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.

5022030

Generic HVAC diagram for dealer reference.

511950

This is a product service bulletin from Global Link concerning counterfeit keys for entry doors being sold on certain websites. Forest River is reporting as we are sharing with the dealer body.

5021846

Generic rear wall backer print for dealer reference.

511826

This is a LCI authored document in which clarifies the axles' bearing grease frequently asked questions. This document is not tied to a specific make, model or model year. This document covers any recreational trailer manufactured with an LCI axle(s). The owner/operator will know which brand axle(s) are installed by reviewing the axle tag located at the center of the axle beam.

5021709

STRUCTURE

General construction drawings for dealer reference.

Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

East To West Tandara by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2024Viewing310—
2023000—
2022220—

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.