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2021 East To West Alta problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 2 complaints on file for the 2021 East To West Alta — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 2 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

2

NHTSA complaints

2

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2021 compare to other Alta years?

Alta NHTSA complaints by model year, 2021 highlighted2 complaints2021: 2 complaints2022: 0 complaints2023: 0 complaints2024: 2 complaints2025: 0 complaints2026: 0 complaints
Alta NHTSA complaints by model year, 2021 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2021 East To West Alta problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Tires & Wheels2100%

Does the 2021 East To West Alta have recalls?

2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

22V243000OtherApril 13, 2022 · 99,190 units

Defect

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Coachmen Adrenaline, Apex, Catalina, Freedom Express, Spirit, East to West Alta, Della Terra, Silver Lake, Forest River Cedar Creek, Cherokee, Columbus, Flagstaff, Impression, Ozark, Rockwood, Sabre, Salem, Sandstorm, Shockwave, Stealth, Stealth Evo, Vengeance, Vibe, Wildwood, XLR Toyhauler, Palomino Puma, Prime Time Avenger, Crusader, Lacrosse, Sanibel, Shasta Oasis, 2022 Coachmen Cross Trail, Prism, Forest River Aurora, Rainier, Wildcat, Work and Play, Prime Time Tracer, 2021-2023 Coachmen Leprechaun, and 2022-2023 Coachmen Freelander fifth wheel and travel trailer recreational vehicles. The quick disconnect fittings in the LP gas system may be cracked, causing a gas leak.

Consequence

A gas leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the quick disconnect and perform a LP system check, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 20, 2022. Owners may contact the applicable customer service number for their vehicle model. Please see the recall report for the list of phone numbers.

21V444000OtherJune 11, 2021 · 10 units

Defect

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021 East to West Alta Travel Trailers. The LP/CO detector was installed in the incorrect location.

Consequence

Incorrect placement of the LP/CO detector can impair the detection of a propane leak, increasing the risk of a fire, or the presence of carbon monoxide, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will install a new detector in the correct location, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 24, 2021. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-264-6664. Forest River's number for this recall is 501-1366.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“We bought this camper brand new on June 18 2021. Two of the four tires already have defects. One has an egg forming in the sidewall and the other has deformations forming in the tread/sidewall. The tires have less than 1000 miles on them since purchase. ”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Tires & Wheels · July 1, 2021

2021 East To West Alta — common questions

Is the 2021 East To West Alta reliable?

The record is thin — 2 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 2 recalls should be verified as completed.

Does the 2021 East To West Alta have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns affecting the 2021 East To West Alta. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.