Forest River recalls 2021 XLR Toy Haulers with missing furnace panel that could cause electrical shorts and fire. Owners must contact dealers for free repair by November 1, 2021.
Cargo could contact the furnace wiring and other components, resulting in an electrical short and increasing the risk of a fire.
Forest River is recalling certain 2021 XLR Toy Haulers because the protective panel separating the furnace from cargo is missing. This could cause electrical shorts and increase fire risk if cargo contacts furnace wiring.
The missing panel allows cargo to contact furnace wiring and components. This can cause electrical shorts, which may lead to fire if the short isn't properly addressed.
Owners of 2021 Forest River XLR Toy Haulers with missing furnace panels are affected. RV owners who store items near furnace components are at higher risk.
Check if your 2021 XLR Toy Hauler has a missing panel between the furnace and cargo area. The recall covers vehicles sold starting in 2021.
Dealers will install a free felt-covered wall panel to fix the missing furnace panel.
Owner notification letters were mailed November 1, 2021, so you should have received one if affected.
Dealers will install a felt-covered wall panel, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 1, 2021. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-642-0432. Forest River's number for this recall is 79-1432.
The protective panel separating the furnace from cargo is missing, which could cause electrical shorts and fire risk.
Check if your 2021 XLR Toy Hauler has a missing panel between the furnace and cargo area.
Contact a Forest River dealer for a free repair of the missing panel.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Forest River to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 21V830000 — Forest River Forest River Hello, I own a Forest River that is covered by recall 21V830000 from Forest River. The official recall notice states: Dealers will install a felt-covered wall panel, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 1, 2021. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-642-0432. Forest River's number for this recall is 79-1432. 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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