Recall 18V627 affects 130 2019 Forest River East To West trailers missing a carbon monoxide detector. Free repair at any franchised Forest River dealer.
Forest River is recalling 130 2019 East To West travel trailers because they were built without a carbon monoxide detector. Without that detector, occupants are not warned before carbon monoxide levels become too high, and that exposure can increase the risk of injury; Forest River dealers will install the detector free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The safety equipment on a 2019 Forest River East To West travel trailer is supposed to include a detector that watches for carbon monoxide and LP propane. LP propane is fuel used by trailer appliances, and carbon monoxide is an odorless exhaust gas. The detector's job is to sound an alarm before occupants stay in unsafe air.
On affected trailers, the part installed at the factory was an LP propane detector only. It did not include the carbon monoxide sensing function because the wrong part was ordered and installed. That leaves the trailer without the alarm needed to warn people when carbon monoxide levels rise.
There is no warning sign before failure. Owners also should not rely on smell or irritation to identify carbon monoxide, because the missing function is the part meant to give that warning.
Who's affected?
| 2019 Forest River East To West | Recreational vehicle/trailer |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 130 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
Not every 2019 Forest River East To West trailer is on the list. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific trailer is included.
What's the safety risk?
High levels of carbon monoxide inside the vehicle can increase the risk of injury. The recall lists no warning sign before exposure, so do not treat a normal-looking vehicle as proof that it is safe. Confirm the VIN and schedule the detector installation soon. Repair is free at any franchised Forest River dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2019 Forest River East To West is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Forest River dealer to schedule the free battery-powered carbon monoxide detector installation.
- Bring the recall notice if you have it, and reference recall number 18V627 when you call.
- Use a working carbon monoxide detector in the travel trailer until the dealer installs the recalled missing detector.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Forest River technician installs a battery-powered carbon monoxide detector in the travel trailer. The recall repair is free, and parts and labor are covered. The technician should confirm the detector is mounted and ready to warn occupants if carbon monoxide levels become too high. Keep the service paperwork with your trailer documents after the repair is complete.
Timeline
| September 13, 2018 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| September 13, 2018 | Dealer notification began |
| September 13, 2018 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
| October 10, 2018 | Owner notification mailed |
| October 23, 2018 | Dealer notification ended |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 18V627?
Recall 18V627 covers 130 2019 Forest River East To West travel trailers built without a carbon monoxide detector. Without that detector, occupants lack a warning if carbon monoxide levels become too high. Forest River dealers will install a battery-powered detector for free.
What should I do if my 2019 Forest River East To West is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific trailer is included in recall 18V627. If it is, contact a franchised Forest River dealer to schedule installation of the battery-powered carbon monoxide detector. Reference recall number 18V627 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair safety defects at no cost, and Forest River's remedy says dealers will install the battery-powered carbon monoxide detector free of charge. Parts and labor are covered at a franchised Forest River dealer.
What is the safety risk?
The risk is carbon monoxide exposure inside the trailer without a detector warning. High carbon monoxide levels increase the risk of injury. Until the detector is installed, use extra care with fuel-burning appliances and schedule the free dealer repair.
What if I bought this Forest River East To West used?
The free recall repair still applies. Federal recall law follows the vehicle, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your trailer is included, then give recall number 18V627 to a franchised Forest River dealer when scheduling the detector installation.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/18V627000 |
|---|---|
| Forest River customer service | 1-574-264-6664 |
| NHTSA recall # | 18V627 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 18V627000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 25, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →