Forest River XLR 2018 Recreational Vehicles: Patio Deck Drop Risk
Forest River recalls 2016-2018 XLR Toyhaulers due to risk of patio deck dropping while in use, potentially causing crashes. Owners must contact customer service for free fastener replacement.
Use caution until it’s fixed
If the patio deck drops while the vehicle is in use, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
What happened, in plain English
Forest River is recalling certain 2016-2018 XLR Toyhauler recreational vehicles because the patio deck fasteners may not hold securely, causing the deck to drop unexpectedly while in use. This could lead to a crash if the deck drops during vehicle operation. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1224910-forest-river-xlr-2018-recreational-vehicles-patio-deck-drop-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1224910-forest-river-xlr-2018-recreational-vehicles-patio-deck-drop-risk · Updated October 8, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #17V227000
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“Forest River XLR 2018 Recreational Vehicles: Patio Deck Drop Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 8, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1224910-forest-river-xlr-2018-recreational-vehicles-patio-deck-drop-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #17V227000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V227000).
Why it’s dangerous
The fasteners for the side patio deck bar lock may not be strong enough, allowing the patio door to unlatch and the deck to drop unexpectedly. If the deck drops while the vehicle is in use, it could cause a crash.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2016-2018 Forest River XLR Toyhauler recreational vehicles are affected. Those using the patio deck while the vehicle is moving are at higher risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for Forest River XLR Toyhauler recreational vehicles from 2016 to 2018. The recall began on May 17, 2017, and affects vehicles with the described fastener issue.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Customer Service
Owners should contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-0432 to arrange free replacement of fasteners.
What NHTSA says to do
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fasteners with stronger ones, free of charge. The recall began on May 17, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-0432. Forest River's number for this recall is 45-03242017-0360.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 43 days.
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Recall began
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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Where this comes from
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 #17V227000 (April 4, 2017)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 8, 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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