Use cautionVehicle recall · NHTSA · Published October 12, 2020
Forest River 2020 XLR Toy Hauler: Incorrect Weight Placard Risk
Forest River recalls 2020-2021 XLR Boost Toy Haulers with potentially inaccurate Federal Placard weights that could cause tire damage or crashes. Owners get free placard replacement and tire repairs.
An inaccurate weight on the Federal Placard can cause the vehicle to be overloaded, possibly causing damage to the tires and increasing the risk of a crash.
“Forest River 2020 XLR Toy Hauler: Incorrect Weight Placard Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated August 18, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/79527-forest-river-2020-xlr-toy-hauler-incorrect-weight-placard-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #20V767000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=20V767000).
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced on October 12, 2020, that Forest River is recalling certain 2020-2021 XLR Boost Toy Hauler recreational vehicles due to an inaccurate weight placard. The hazard involves a potential vehicle overload and increased crash risk. Owners should contact Forest River for a free new placard and tire replacement.
How to tell if you have it
Forest River XLR Boost Toy Hauler, 2020-2021
What to do
Forest River will notify owners and provide a new Federal Placard and replace any damaged tires, free of charge. The recall began January 8, 2021. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-0432 using Forest River's number for this recall, 79-1257.
The hazard
An inaccurate weight on the Federal Placard can cause the vehicle to be overloaded, possibly causing damage to the tires and increasing the risk of a crash. The Federal Placard and Cargo Carrying Capacity label may state a lower weight than the actual weight.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show Forest River, Inc. has 412 other recalls on record since September 30, 2009. Other recent recalls of similar products include Forest River Campsite Reserve Recall (October 19, 2026), Forest River Cedar Creek Trailer Recall (October 16, 2026), and Forest River 2026 Forester Recall (October 5, 2026). NHTSA has received 1 owner complaint for the 2020 model as of January 12, 2021, and 11 complaints for the 2021 model as of March 6, 2026. Other recent recalls of similar products include Toyota Tundra 2025 Recall (September 2, 2026), Subaru Forester 2025 Recall (July 7, 2026), and Ford 2026 Bronco Recall (May 26, 2026).
How to tell if you have this one
Check for the Federal Placard on your 2020-2021 XLR Boost Toy Hauler. The placard may show a lower weight than the actual vehicle weight.
Brand
Forest River
Category
Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy
What to do — step by step
Contact Forest River
Call 1-574-642-0432 to get a new Federal Placard and replacement tires if needed.
Official remedy
What NHTSA says to do
Forest River will notify owners and will provide a new Federal Placard and replace any damaged tires, free of charge. The recall began January 8, 2021. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-0432. Forest River's number for this recall is 79-1257.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 3 months.
1NHTSA received the defect report
2Recall began
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Take action
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 20V767000 — Forest River 2020 XLR Toy Hauler: Incorrect Weight Placard Risk
Hello,
I own a Forest River 2020 XLR Toy Hauler: Incorrect Weight Placard Risk that is covered by recall 20V767000 from Forest River.
The official recall notice states: Forest River will notify owners and will provide a new Federal Placard and replace any damaged tires, free of charge. The recall began January 8, 2021. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-0432. Forest River's number for this recall is 79-1257.
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.
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.
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