Complaints over time
Complaints about the 2024 East TO West Alta peaked in 2024, with 1 filed
Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Model year
2024 East TO West Alta
Trailer, Not Applicable, built in United States. Owner complaints on file from Jul 27, 2024 to Sep 20, 2026.
Recall campaigns covering this model year0No recall campaign lists this model year
Owner complaints33.0 times the median 2024 trailer
Severity index0.02024 trailers average 10.7
First 24 months1Complaints in its first two years
Components
67% of complaints about the 2024 East TO West Alta name equipment
Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls
No recall campaign lists the 2024 East TO West Alta
Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 2024 East TO West Alta
The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.
3 complaints on file, page 1 of 1.
- Filed Sep 20, 2026Failure Aug 10, 2026Danville, INElectrical system, Recreational vehicle/trailer
Wiring harness passing thru trailer frame to supply 110v and 12v power to slide components (driver side) was not properly protected from vibration and subsequent vibrations damaged the wiring insulation and grounded the wires to the frame of the trailer. Multiple 12v fuses were "blown" and in a span of less than 60 seconds, the trailer filled with enough smoke to prevent safe exit through the door. The wires in the harness affected melted from the outside of the slide up to the breaker panel, melting through the insulting pad on the bottom of the trailer. The wires passed over the propane supply line to the stove and melted through the propane supply line. The method the manufacturer used to "protect" the wiring does not appear to meet standards established by NFPA 70 Article 551 covering "vibration proof" installation.
NHTSA complaint 11765606 - Filed Jul 13, 2026Failure Jul 7, 20265,000 milesBrooklyn, MIAxle assembly
The contact owns a 2024 Forest River East to West Alta Trailer. The contact stated that while inspecting the trailer, it was discovered that the two rear tires on the driver’s and passenger’s side of the trailer were worn from the inner section of the tire. The trailer was taken to the local dealer, and it was determined that the rear axle was crooked and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 5,000.
NHTSA complaint 11750051 - Filed Jul 27, 2024Failure May 29, 2024Palmyra, TNRecreational vehicle/trailer, Unknown or other
Awning deployed while driving Vehicle causing canopy to detach and fly down road. Because of a switch in the storage compartment that had no safety Cover
NHTSA complaint 11604902
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins
12 manufacturer communications cover this model year
Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.
- 5012043 Mar 19, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Generic roof print for dealer service reference. - 5012014 Feb 17, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Generic print to help a dealer. - 5011998 Oct 22, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Generic cabinet frame print for dealer reference. - 511950 Jun 25, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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. - 511834 Sep 12, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Install a cover over cargo area mounted awning and slide switches, as needed. - 5011840 Sep 3, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Generic prints to show backer locations of the vehicle. - 5011836 Aug 23, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
These documents are reference for dealers to locate backers. - 511826 Jul 30, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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 o… - 5011822 Jul 27, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This print references for the dealers the backer locations if needed, in the sidewalls. - 5011806 Jun 26, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Generic sidewall drawings depicting the location of the backers. This is for dealer reference. - 5011771 Apr 29, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This is a general rear ladder installation guideline for dealers to reference. - 511739 Mar 1, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Ford Recall 24S05, 24V102; "In the affected vehicles, insufficient rear axle lubricant fill volume may result in an inadequate coating of the rear axle pinion bearing, potentially leading to overheat and bearing seizure. In the event of rear axle bearing se…
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.