501-1571 Side Marker Lights Not Reflective – 2022-2023 East to West Alta Travel Trailers

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Page 1 of 2 RECALL 22V828 / 2022-637 REMEDY INSTRUCTIONS Make(s): ALTA Model(s): MANY, SEE BELOW Model Year(s): 2022 – 2023 Concern: The side marker lamps may not reflect light and be conspicuous to other motorists, which may lead to a crash. Repair Code: RC-056-03-00-004265 Allotted Time: .20 HRS. Inspection Code: N/A Allotted Time: N/A Photo(s) Required: YES, PRE/POST REMEDY Prior Authorization Required: N/A Part(s) Kit Number: N/A Part(s) Return: F100368650 Disconnect the vehicles’ battery Positive and Negative, disconnect any House battery(s) Positive and Negative, if equipped with a generator ensure it is off and lastly, ensure the vehicle is disconnected from shore power. Block any tires/wheels to prevent the vehicle from rolling. Failure to do so may result in electrocution, fire or other personal injury, property damage and/or death. CERTAIN: 2022 – 2023 – ALTA – ALT1900MMK, ALT2100MBH, ALT2350KRK, ALT2600KRB, ALT2800KBH, ALT2810KIK, ALT2850KRL, ALT2900KBH, ALT3150KBH, ALT1900MMK, ALT2100MBH, ALT2350KRK, ALT2600KRB, ALT2800KBH, ALT2810KIK, ALT2850KRL, ALT2900KBH & ALT3150KBH CERTAIN: 2023 – ALTA – ALT2210MBH REMEDY: STEP 1: LOCATE THE RED MARKER LAMPS ON THE REAR PART OF THE CURB SIDE WALL AND ROAD SIDE WALL; • FIGURE 1 & 2 STEP 2: CLEAN THE AREA DIRECTLY ABOVE THE RED MARKER LAMP(S) WITH ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL; STEP 3: PEEL THE BACKING TAPE OFF THE RED REFLECTOR(S) ADHESIVE AND PLACE THE REFLECTOR DIRECTLY ABOVE THE RED MARKER LAMP(S) ON THE CURB SIDE AND ROAD SIDE; • FIGURE 3 STEP 4: LOCATE THE AMBER MARKER LAMPS ON THE MID AND FRONT PART OF THE CURB SIDE WALL AND ROAD SIDE WALL; • MID-SHIP LAMP MAY OR MAY NOT BE PRESENT DEPENDENT ON THE OVERALL LENGTH OF THE VEHICLE; • IF MID-SHIP LAMP IS NOT PRESENT, DO NOT INSTALL REFLECTORS; • IF MID-SHIP LAMP IS PRESENT, DO INSTALL REFLECTORS; • FIGURE 1 & 2 STEP 5: CLEAN THE AREA DIRECTLY ABOVE THE AMBER MARKER LAMP(S) WITH ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL; STEP 6: PEEL THE BACKING TAPE OFF THE AMBER REFLECTOR(S) ADHESIVE AND PLACE THE REFLECTOR DIRECTLY ABOVE THE AMBER MARKER LAMP(S) ON THE CURB SIDE AND ROAD SIDE; • FIGURE 4 STEP 7: CLAIM REPAIR CODE. PHOTOS ON NEXT PAGE PAGE. Page 2 of 2 RECALL 22V828 / 2022-637 REMEDY INSTRUCTIONS Make(s): ALTA Model(s): MANY, SEE BELOW Model Year(s): 2022 – 2023 Concern: The side marker lamps may not reflect light and be conspicuous to other motorists, which may lead to a crash. Repair Code: RC-056-03-00-004265 Allotted Time: .20 HRS. Inspection Code: N/A Allotted Time: N/A Photo(s) Required: YES, PRE/POST REMEDY Prior Authorization Required: N/A Part(s) Kit Number: N/A Part(s) Return: F100368650 FIGURE 1 FIGURE 2 FIGURE 3 FIGURE 4 REAR RED SIDE MARKER LAMP(S) MID-SHIP AMBER MARKER LAMP(S)* * – NOT ALL VEHICLES EQUIPPED FRONT AMBER MARKER LAMP(S) REAR RED SIDE MARKER LAMP(S) MID-SHIP AMBER MARKER LAMP(S)* * – NOT ALL VEHICLES EQUIPPED FRONT AMBER MARKER LAMP(S) REAR RED SIDE MARKER LAMP(S) – INSTALL REFLECTOR – CURB & ROAD SIDE REAR FRONT & MID-SHIP SIDE MARKER LAMP(S) – INSTALL REFLECTOR – CURB & ROAD SIDE FRONT & MID-SHIP

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IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL Page 1 of 2 November 2022 This Notice applies to your vehicle VIN listed above. Dear Forest River Customer: This notice is sent to you in accordance with the requirements of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act. This notice is also sent to you in accordance with the requirements of the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act. Forest River has decided that a noncompliance, which relates to the motor vehicle safety, exists in certain 2022-2023 East to West Alta Travel Trailer Recreational Vehicles and fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard FMVSS 571.108 “Lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment”. Additionally, this non-compliance fails to meet the requirements of Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations; (CMVSS) 108 “Lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment”. This is to inform you that your vehicle may be non-compliant with the requirements of the Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations and that the non-compliance could affect the safety of a person. WHAT IS THE DEFECT/NONCOMPLIANCE? The red and amber side marker lamps fail to meet the reflectivity requirements under Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) & Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (CMVSS) 108 “Lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment”. EVALUATION OF THE RISK TO THE VEHICLE AND OPERATOR(S) RELATED TO THE RECALL. The side marker lamps may not reflect light and be conspicuous to other motorists, which may lead to a crash. WHAT IS FOREST RIVER AND OUR DEALERSHIPS GOING TO DO? Forest River is notifying dealerships of the recall. You may have the recall corrected at any Forest River dealership. However, it is preferable if you have your selling dealership perform the remedy. Forest River completely covers your cost for the remedy; you will not receive any bill of sale for anything covered under the above recall number. An authorized Forest River Dealer, Service Center will need to install reflective stickers to the vehicles next to the amber and read marker lamps. WHAT SHOULD YOU DO? Please contact your dealer immediately and request a service appointment to schedule the free remedy. The vehicle Owner is responsible for arranging to have the work completed. Please state you have been notified by Forest River of having a recall in process for your vehicle and provide the recall number for the dealership. It is also helpful to the dealership to have a copy of this letter when you take your vehicle in for the recall remedy. You may also visit www.forestriverinc.com for dealer locations. HOW LONG WILL THE REMEDY PROCESS TAKE? The estimated time of repair is .20 hours. However, the dealership may need to keep your vehicle or schedule an appointment with you for a later date to fit into their regular service schedule. WHAT IF YOU HAVE PREVIOUSLY PAID FOR REPAIRS TO YOUR VEHICLE FOR THIS PARTICULAR CONDITION? If you have already paid for a repair that is within the scope of this defect under recall, you still need to have this recall inspected and/or performed to ensure the correct parts and procedures were utilized. Additionally, you may be eligible for a refund of previously paid repairs. Refunds will only be provided for within the scope of this defect under recall. Please send the service invoice to the following address: East to West Forest River, Inc. Attn: WARRANTY MANAGER 3000 County Rd 6 West Elkhart, IN 46514 DEPARTMENT OF COMPLIANCE VEHICLE SAFETY AND RECALL MANAGEMENT BUILDING 11 423 N MAIN ST MIDDLEBURY, INDIANA 46540-9218 NHTSA RECALL: 22V828 CANADA RECALL: 2022-637 FR ID: 501-1571 <> <> <