FOREST RIVER XLR (2019) recall — Equipment
Forest River is recalling 2019 XLR recreational trailers due to potential awning deployment while moving, which could increase crash risk. Owners should contact customer service for free awning controller replacement.
Use caution until it’s fixed
If the awning deploys while moving, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Forest River is recalling certain 2019 XLR recreational trailers because the awning might deploy while the trailer is moving, increasing crash risk. Affected owners should get the awning controller replaced at no cost to fix the issue. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1223765-forest-river-2019-xlr-recreational-trailers-awning-deployment-risk-during.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1223765-forest-river-2019-xlr-recreational-trailers-awning-deployment-risk-during · Updated October 6, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V527000
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“Forest River 2019 XLR Recreational Trailers: Awning Deployment Risk During Movement.” GovInfoNow, updated October 6, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1223765-forest-river-2019-xlr-recreational-trailers-awning-deployment-risk-during. Based on NHTSA recall #18V527000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V527000).
Why it’s dangerous
The awning could deploy while the trailer is moving, which might cause a crash. This happens because the awning controller may malfunction during travel, leading to unintended deployment.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2019 Forest River XLR recreational trailers are affected. Those who use the awning while traveling are most at risk of a crash.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 2019 Forest River XLR recreational trailers. The recall began on September 13, 2018, and affects specific trailer models.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Customer Service
Reach out to Forest River, Coachmen, Forester, Rockwood, XLR Toyhauler, or Lippert customer service for free awning controller replacement.
What NHTSA says to do
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace the awning controller, free of charge. The recall began September 13, 2018. Owners may contact Coachmen customer service at 1-574-825-6302, Forester customer service at 1-574-206-7600, Rockwood customer service at 1-574-642-4053, XLR Toyhauler customer service at 1-574-642-0432, or Lippert customer service at 1-574-538-4514 or recall@lci1.com. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-0715.
Questions people ask
Why is my awning deploying while moving?
The recall states the awning may deploy while moving, but does not specify why this happens. The issue is related to the awning controller malfunction.
How do I know if my trailer is affected?
Check if you own a 2019 Forest River XLR recreational trailer. The recall began on September 13, 2018, and affects specific trailer models.
Is there a risk of serious injury?
The recall mentions an increased risk of a crash, but does not specify if this could cause serious injury. The hazard is described as potential deployment during movement.
Contact Forest River
We’ve drafted a message you can send Forest River to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 18V527000 — Forest River Forest River Hello, I own a Forest River that is covered by recall 18V527000 from Forest River. The official recall notice states: Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace the awning controller, free of charge. The recall began September 13, 2018. Owners may contact Coachmen customer service at 1-574-825-6302, Forester customer service at 1-574-206-7600, Rockwood customer service at 1-574-642-4053, XLR Toyhauler customer service at 1-574-642-0432, or Lippert customer service at 1-574-538-4514 or recall@lci1.com. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-0715. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #18V527000 (August 13, 2018)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 6, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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