Use cautionVehicle recall · NHTSA · Published October 22, 2021
Forest River 2022 XLR Toy Hauler Electrical Fire Recall
Forest River recalls 2022 XLR Toy Haulers with electrical wiring issues that could cause fires. Owners must have a dealer replace wiring and install a subpanel with correct breaker.
“Forest River 2022 XLR Toy Hauler Electrical Fire Recall.” GovInfoNow, updated August 18, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/80876-forest-river-2022-xlr-toy-hauler-electrical-fire-recall. Based on NHTSA recall #21V829000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=21V829000).
Forest River, Inc. recalled certain 2022 XLR Toy Hauler recreational vehicles due to an electrical short risk that increases the chance of a fire, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The recall was announced on October 22, 2021.
How to tell if you have it
Forest River XLR Toy Hauler, 2022
What to do
Dealers will replace the gauge wire and install a sub panel with the correct breaker free of charge. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-642-0432.
The hazard
The vehicles were incorrectly wired and missing 250AMP over-current protection, which could result in melted wires and an electrical short. NHTSA records show seven owner complaints for this model, including two mentioning a fire and one reporting injuries.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show Forest River, Inc. has 411 other recalls on file since September 30, 2009. Recent brand recalls include a Cedar Creek Trailer Fire Risk from Wiring (October 16, 2026), a Forester Incorrect Tire Inflation Risk (October 5, 2026), and a Cedar Creek Blocked Door Hazard (September 23, 2026). Other recent recalls of similar products include a Ford 2026 E-Transit Electrical Fire Risk Recall (February 3, 2026), a Ford 2021-2026 Bronco Raptor Fire Recall: Short Circuit Risk (July 20, 2026), and a Western Star 47X (2025) Electrical System Recall: Fire Risk from Short Circuit (February 11, 2026).
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2022 XLR Toy Hauler has incorrect wiring and missing 250AMP over-current protection. The recall was issued for vehicles sold starting in November 2021.
Brand
Forest River
Category
Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy
What to do — step by step
Contact Dealer for Replacement
Dealers will replace the gauge wire and install a subpanel with the correct breaker at no cost.
Official remedy
What NHTSA says to do
Dealers will replace the gauge wire, and install a sub panel with the correct breaker, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 5, 2021. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-642-0432. Forest River's number for this recall is 79-1429.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
Owners were mailed letters 14 days after NHTSA received the defect report.
1NHTSA received the defect report
2Owner letters mailed
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 21V829000 — Forest River 2022 XLR Toy Hauler Electrical Fire Recall
Hello,
I own a Forest River 2022 XLR Toy Hauler Electrical Fire Recall that is covered by recall 21V829000 from Forest River.
The official recall notice states: Dealers will replace the gauge wire, and install a sub panel with the correct breaker, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 5, 2021. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-642-0432. Forest River's number for this recall is 79-1429.
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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