FOREST RIVER XLR TOYHAULER (2018) recall — Equipment
Forest River is recalling 2016-2018 XLR Toyhauler trailers with safety chains that don't meet weight rating, risking trailer separation and crashes. Owners must get replacement chains free.
Use caution until it’s fixed
If the trailer becomes uncoupled, the existing safety chains may fail, allowing the trailer to separate from the tow vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
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What happened, in plain English
Forest River is recalling certain 2016-2018 XLR Toyhauler trailers because their safety chains don't exceed the trailer's weight rating. If the trailer uncouples, the chains could fail, causing the trailer to separate from the tow vehicle and increasing crash risk. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1224893-forest-river-xlr-toyhauler-2018-safety-chains-recall-risk-of.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1224893-forest-river-xlr-toyhauler-2018-safety-chains-recall-risk-of · Updated October 7, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V134000
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“Forest River XLR Toyhauler (2018) Safety Chains Recall: Risk of Trailer Separation.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1224893-forest-river-xlr-toyhauler-2018-safety-chains-recall-risk-of. Based on NHTSA recall #18V134000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V134000).
Why it’s dangerous
If the trailer becomes uncoupled, the safety chains may fail because they don't meet the trailer's weight rating. This could cause the trailer to separate from the tow vehicle, increasing crash risk.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2016-2018 Forest River XLR Toyhauler trailers with models XLT25KW, XLT25KW-W, XLT28KW, or XLT28KW-W are affected. Those who tow these trailers regularly face the highest risk of trailer separation.
How to tell if you have this one
Check your trailer's model number: XLT25KW, XLT25KW-W, XLT28KW, or XLT28KW-W. These are 2016-2018 Forest River XLR Toyhauler trailers with safety chains that don't exceed the trailer's weight rating.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Forest River
Call 1-574-642-0432 to get replacement safety chains that exceed the trailer's weight rating.
What NHTSA says to do
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace the safety chains with chains that exceed the vehicle's GVWR, free of charge. The recall began on March 13, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-0432. Forest River's number for this recall is 45-0645.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The safety chains on these trailers don't exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), which could cause the trailer to separate from the tow vehicle if uncoupled.
How do I know if my trailer is affected?
Check if your trailer is a 2016-2018 Forest River XLR Toyhauler with models XLT25KW, XLT25KW-W, XLT28KW, or XLT28KW-W.
What should I do if I have this trailer?
Contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-0432 to get replacement safety chains that exceed the trailer's weight rating.
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 18V134000 — Forest River Forest River Hello, I own a Forest River that is covered by recall 18V134000 from Forest River. The official recall notice states: Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace the safety chains with chains that exceed the vehicle's GVWR, free of charge. The recall began on March 13, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-0432. Forest River's number for this recall is 45-0645. 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 #18V134000 (February 23, 2018)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 7, 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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