Vehicle safety recalls · NHTSA

2012 Forest River XLR recalls (2)

2 NHTSA safety recalls cover the 2012 Forest River XLR. Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about this model year. Every recall repair is free at any Forest River dealer.

2recalls

4owner complaints

0service bulletins

0do-not-drive / park-outside

Is yours affected? Recalls cover ranges of VINs, not every 2012 Forest River XLR. Check your XLR by VIN and confirm open recalls at NHTSA.gov.

Every 2012 Forest River XLR recall

Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.

Equipment · NHTSA 17V756000
Nov 22, 2017Equipment
Problem
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2003-2018 Forest River Berkshire, Charleston, Rockport, Cedar Creek, Cherokee, Riverstone, Salem, Sandpiper, Sierra, Vengeance, Wildcat, Wildwood, XLR Boost, Cargo Mate, Continental Cargo, motorhomes, recreational trailers, toyhaulers, cargo trailers and restroom trailers and 2009-2018 Coachmen Mirada, Pursuit, Concord, Leprechaun, Freelander, Orion and Prism motorhomes, 2009-2017 Coachmen Apex and Catalina recreational trailers, and 2013-2017 Shasta Oasis and Revere recreational trailers, equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf
Risk
In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Fix
Forest River will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on December 27, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-800-348-7440, or Kidde customer service toll free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-0544.
Full recall details for 17V756000 →
Equipment · NHTSA 15V771000
Nov 19, 2015Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer:Lpg Systems:Water Heater
Problem
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2012-2016 Berkshire, Charleston, Legacy, Dynamax, XLR, Continental Cargo, Work & Play, Shockwave, and Coachmen Brookstone recreational vehicles and toy haulers, equipped with Atwood on demand water heaters, models OD45, OD50, and OD50CW, manufactured January 2, 2012, to August 13, 2015. The affected water heaters have a water and gas valve that may cause the water heater to overheat the water in the hot water supply tap.
Risk
The overheating of the water may result in the release of steam, possibly causing the operator is to scald themselves and increasing the risk of injury.
Fix
Forest River will notify owners of a field remedy as provided by Atwood to the Dealerships and O.E.M. A. Inspection and installation instructions for the remedy, to be used and applied only by qualified service center personnel. B. Installation of a water flow adjustment STOP KEY that prevents the adjustment of the water flow down below .5gal/min. C. The addition of a star or lock washer to secure the adjustment screw that prevents unintended adjustment or and adjustment drift from vibration as you travel down the road. D. Securement of the remedy with the application of a warning and tamper proof label applied over the stop key and adjustment screw. The recall began on December 17, 2015. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-800-348-7440, or Atwood customer service at 1-574-264-2131. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-11092015-0107.
Full recall details for 15V771000 →

2012 Forest River XLR complaints and service bulletins

Owners filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 Forest River XLR. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.

Most-reported components

Structure2
Suspension1
Tires1
Unknown Or Other1
Wheels1

Public reports · not verified

What people reported

Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 Forest River XLR. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.

“The lippert i-beam frame used on these campers fails because lack of strength in the wheel well area. The i-beam frame will develop cracks that will eventually lead heavy swaying to the point that the tires will begin to rub on the trailer itself.”
2012 FOREST RIVER XLRMay 24, 2021
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11418329
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FOREST RIVER THUNDERBOLT 35X12 (NA). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE DEVELOPED A THREE INCH CRACK IN THE EYE BEAM, WHICH SUPPORTS AND MOUNTS THE SUSPENSION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING.”
2012 FOREST RIVER XLRAug 5, 2015
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 10746444
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FOREST RIVER XLR BEING HAULED BY A 2013 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TIRES ON THE TRAILER WERE RUBBING THE INSIDE OF THE WHEEL WELLS, CAUSING THE TIRES TO PREMATURELY BE WORN.”
2012 FOREST RIVER XLRJun 26, 2015
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 10730590
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FOREST RIVER XLR EQUIPPED WITH A LIPPERT CHASSIS. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT A FAILURE WAS PREVIOUSLY EXPERIENCED WITH THE TIRES ON THE VEHICLE. THE MECHANIC REQUIRED A CHANGE OF AXLE SIZE FROM 3,500 TO 4,000.”
2012 FOREST RIVER XLRJun 17, 2015
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 10725703

Search the official database: NHTSA. Excerpts are quoted from the public record, shortened at a sentence and with personal details removed.

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2012 Forest River XLR recalls (2)

2 NHTSA safety recalls cover the 2012 Forest River XLR. Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about this model year. Every recall repair is free at any Forest River dealer.

2recalls

4owner complaints

0service bulletins

0do-not-drive / park-outside

Is yours affected? Recalls cover ranges of VINs, not every 2012 Forest River XLR. Check your XLR by VIN and confirm open recalls at NHTSA.gov.

Every 2012 Forest River XLR recall

Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.

Equipment · NHTSA 17V756000

Nov 22, 2017Equipment

Problem: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2003-2018 Forest River Berkshire, Charleston, Rockport, Cedar Creek, Cherokee, Riverstone, Salem, Sandpiper, Sierra, Vengeance, Wildcat, Wildwood, XLR Boost, Cargo Mate, Continental Cargo, motorhomes, recreational trailers, toyhaulers, cargo trailers and restroom trailers and 2009-2018 Coachmen Mirada, Pursuit, Concord, Leprechaun, Freelander, Orion and Prism motorhomes, 2009-2017 Coachmen Apex and Catalina recreational trailers, and 2013-2017 Shasta Oasis and Revere recreational trailers, equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf
Risk: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: Forest River will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on December 27, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-800-348-7440, or Kidde customer service toll free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-0544.

Full recall details for 17V756000 →

Equipment · NHTSA 15V771000

Nov 19, 2015Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer:Lpg Systems:Water Heater

Problem: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2012-2016 Berkshire, Charleston, Legacy, Dynamax, XLR, Continental Cargo, Work & Play, Shockwave, and Coachmen Brookstone recreational vehicles and toy haulers, equipped with Atwood on demand water heaters, models OD45, OD50, and OD50CW, manufactured January 2, 2012, to August 13, 2015. The affected water heaters have a water and gas valve that may cause the water heater to overheat the water in the hot water supply tap.
Risk: The overheating of the water may result in the release of steam, possibly causing the operator is to scald themselves and increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Forest River will notify owners of a field remedy as provided by Atwood to the Dealerships and O.E.M. A. Inspection and installation instructions for the remedy, to be used and applied only by qualified service center personnel. B. Installation of a water flow adjustment STOP KEY that prevents the adjustment of the water flow down below .5gal/min. C. The addition of a star or lock washer to secure the adjustment screw that prevents unintended adjustment or and adjustment drift from vibration as you travel down the road. D. Securement of the remedy with the application of a warning and tamper proof label applied over the stop key and adjustment screw. The recall began on December 17, 2015. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-800-348-7440, or Atwood customer service at 1-574-264-2131. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-11092015-0107.

Full recall details for 15V771000 →

What people reported

Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 Forest River XLR. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.

“The lippert i-beam frame used on these campers fails because lack of strength in the wheel well area. The i-beam frame will develop cracks that will eventually lead heavy swaying to the point that the tires will begin to rub on the trailer itself.”

2012 FOREST RIVER XLRMay 24, 2021

Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11418329

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FOREST RIVER THUNDERBOLT 35X12 (NA). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE DEVELOPED A THREE INCH CRACK IN THE EYE BEAM, WHICH SUPPORTS AND MOUNTS THE SUSPENSION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING.”

2012 FOREST RIVER XLRAug 5, 2015

Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 10746444

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FOREST RIVER XLR BEING HAULED BY A 2013 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TIRES ON THE TRAILER WERE RUBBING THE INSIDE OF THE WHEEL WELLS, CAUSING THE TIRES TO PREMATURELY BE WORN.”

2012 FOREST RIVER XLRJun 26, 2015

Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 10730590

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FOREST RIVER XLR EQUIPPED WITH A LIPPERT CHASSIS. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT A FAILURE WAS PREVIOUSLY EXPERIENCED WITH THE TIRES ON THE VEHICLE. THE MECHANIC REQUIRED A CHANGE OF AXLE SIZE FROM 3,500 TO 4,000.”

2012 FOREST RIVER XLRJun 17, 2015

Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 10725703

Search the official database: NHTSA. Excerpts are quoted from the public record, shortened at a sentence and with personal details removed.