Recall 24V822 affects 6 2025 East To West Alta travel trailers for unprotected inverter wiring. Repair is free at any franchised East To West dealer.
East To West is recalling 6 2025 Alta travel trailers because the inverter can be wired to constant "hot" power at the second battery, leaving the wire unprotected from the battery. An unprotected inverter wire increases the risk of fire, and East To West dealers will complete the recall repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The 12V wiring in a 2025 East To West Alta supplies battery power to equipment such as the inverter. The inverter changes battery power into household-style power for trailer equipment. That wiring needs over-current protection, such as a breaker, so excess current is interrupted before the wire overheats.
On affected Alta trailers, the inverter was wired directly to constant "hot" power on the second battery. That leaves the wire without the intended protection at the battery. Forest River traced the problem to a manufacturing error, and the corrected setup routes the inverter wiring through the breaker on the second battery.
There is no warning sign before failure. The recall record lists no owner-visible symptom, so an Alta owner should not rely on lights, smells, or equipment behavior to identify this wiring problem before the repair.
Who's affected?
The wiring installation issue appears under both wiring and battery cable components.
| 2025 East To West Alta | wiring |
|---|---|
| 2025 East To West Alta | battery |
| Units affected | 6 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether this recall applies to your specific trailer.
What's the safety risk?
An unprotected inverter wire increases the risk of fire. There is no warning sign before the fire risk, so treat this as a repair to schedule soon and avoid using the affected inverter circuit until the wiring is corrected. Repair is free at any franchised East To West dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2025 East To West Alta is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised East To West dealer to schedule the free inverter rewiring that moves the wire to the breaker side of the second battery.
- Bring the recall notice if East To West has mailed one. If not, reference recall number 24V822 when you call.
- Avoid using the inverter until the dealer completes the wiring repair if you see damaged wiring, heat, or smoke near the battery area.
- Call East To West customer service at 1-574-264-6664 with recall questions.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, an East To West technician rewires the inverter to the breaker side of the second battery so the wire is protected from the battery. The recall repair is free, and parts and labor are covered. If you already paid for an inverter wiring repair within this recall's scope, East To West says refunds are limited to repairs tied to this defect. Submit the service invoice to East To West for reimbursement review.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| November 1, 2024 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| November 11, 2024 | Owner notification mailed |
| December 11, 2024 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
| December 11, 2024 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 24V822?
Recall 24V822 covers 6 2025 East To West Alta travel trailers with an inverter wire that is connected to constant hot on the second battery. That leaves the wire unprotected from the battery and increases fire risk. Dealers will rewire it for free.
What should I do if my 2025 East To West Alta is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific travel trailer is included in recall 24V822. If it is, contact a franchised East To West dealer to schedule the inverter wiring repair. Reference recall number 24V822 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair recall defects at no cost. East To West dealers will rewire the inverter to the breaker side of the second battery free of charge.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is fire. The inverter wire can be left unprotected from the second battery when it is wired to constant hot, which increases fire risk. If your VIN is included, have the dealer complete the free wiring repair.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/24V822000 |
|---|---|
| East To West customer service | 1-574-264-6664 |
| NHTSA recall # | 24V822 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 24V822000 |
Source documents
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Download Quarterly Report (PDF) - Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 20, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →