Every 2018 Forest River XLR recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Equipment · NHTSA 19V050000
Jan 23, 2019Equipment
- Problem
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2018 XLR recreational trailers, models XLT26HFS, XLT26HFS-W, and XLT27KW. The affected trailers were not equipped with a liquid propane (LP)/carbon monoxide (CO) detector.
- Risk
- Without an LP/CO detector, an occupant may not be alerted to high levels of Carbon Monoxide, increasing the risk of injury.
- Fix
- Forest River has notified owners, and dealers will install an LP/CO detector, free of charge. The recall began February 6, 2019. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-0432. Forest River's number for this recall is 45-0931.
Full recall details for 19V050000 →Equipment · NHTSA 18V051000
Dec 1, 2018Equipment:Mechanical:Integrated Jack/Leveler/Stabilizer
- Problem
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2018 Rockwood and Flagstaff, and Coachmen Freedom Express recreational trailers and 2017-2018 Palomino and XLR ToyHauler and Coachmen Viking recreational trailers equipped with a Smart-Jack model power tongue jack. The laminated plastic touch pad on the jack may crack or separate allowing water to enter, potentially causing the jack to operate unintentionally.
- Risk
- If the tongue jack retracts or extends unexpectedly, there could be an increased risk of a crash or injury.
- Fix
- Forest River will notify owners, and a Forest River or a Lippert dealer will replace the power tongue jack, free of charge. The recall began on February 20, 2018. Rockwood and Flagstaff Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-5164; XLR ToyHauler owners can call 1-574-642-0432; Viking owners can call 1-269-467-4600; Freedom Express owners can call 1-574-825-8205; Palomino owners can call 1-269-432-3246. Lippert Customer service can be reached at 1-574-538-4514 or by email at recall@lci1.com. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-0610.
Full recall details for 18V051000 →Equipment · NHTSA 18V527000
Aug 13, 2018Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer
- Problem
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019 Coachmen Work and Play and Adrenaline recreational trailers, 2018-2019 Forest River Forester and XLR recreational trailers and 2018 Forest River Rockwood recreational trailers. The awning may deploy while moving.
- Risk
- If the awning deploys while moving, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace the awning controller, free of charge. The recall began September 13, 2018. Owners may contact Coachmen customer service at 1-574-825-6302, Forester customer service at 1-574-206-7600, Rockwood customer service at 1-574-642-4053, XLR Toyhauler customer service at 1-574-642-0432, or Lippert customer service at 1-574-538-4514 or recall@lci1.com. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-0715.
Full recall details for 18V527000 →Equipment · NHTSA 18V134000
Feb 23, 2018Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer
- Problem
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Forest River XLR Toyhauler recreational trailers, models XLT25KW, XLT25KW-W, XLT28KW and XLT28KW-W. The safety chains on these vehicles do not exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of the trailer.
- Risk
- If the trailer becomes uncoupled, the existing safety chains may fail, allowing the trailer to separate from the tow vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace the safety chains with chains that exceed the vehicle's GVWR, free of charge. The recall began on March 13, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-0432. Forest River's number for this recall is 45-0645.
Full recall details for 18V134000 →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 →Electrical System · NHTSA 17V708000
Oct 11, 2017Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator
- Problem
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2017-2018 XLR Toyhauler, Vengeance and Wolf Pack recreational trailers equipped with an optional generator. The generator's exhaust pipe is mounted too close to the trailer's plastic underbelly.
- Risk
- The generator's exhaust may melt the trailer's underbelly, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Fix
- Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the routing of the exhaust pipe, lowering it away from the plastic underbelly, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on December 4, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-260-499-2100. Forest River's number for this recall is 73-0535.
Full recall details for 17V708000 →Equipment · NHTSA 17V523000
Aug 25, 2017Equipment:Other:Labels
- Problem
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2018 XLR ToyHaulers, models XLT23KW and XLT23KW-W. The Federal Placard on these vehicles may not provide the incorrect tire and rim combination information of ST225/75R15/E tires needing 80 PSI and rims of 16X6.0JJ. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
- Risk
- If the information is incorrect, operators could install the incorrect size replacement tires, which can increase the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Forest River will notify owners and provide a corrected Federal Placard, free of charge. The recall began on September 5, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-0432. Forest River's number for this recall is 45-0509.
Full recall details for 17V523000 →Tires · NHTSA 17V282000
Apr 26, 2017Tires
- Problem
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Salem, Wildwood, XLR, Sanibel, Wildcat, Vengeance, Chaparral Lite and Columbus recreational trailers. The Federal Placard may inaccurately list the tire and rim combinations that are installed on the trailers. Additionally, the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) and the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) information may be incorrect. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims," and 49 CFR part 567, "Certification."
- Risk
- The incorrect information may cause the operator to install an incorrect replacement rim or tire, overinflate the tire, or overload the vehicle, all scenarios that may increase the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Forest River will notify owners and will provide a corrected Federal Placard, free of charge. The recall began on May 17, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-800-348-7440. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-04242017-0393.
Full recall details for 17V282000 →Equipment · NHTSA 17V227000
Apr 4, 2017Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer
- Problem
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2016-2018 XLR Toyhauler recreational vehicles. The fasteners for the side patio deck bar lock in these vehicles may not be strong enough, allowing the patio door to unlatch and the deck to drop unexpectedly.
- Risk
- If the patio deck drops while the vehicle is in use, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 17V227000 →
2018 Forest River XLR complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Forest River XLR. Forest River has issued at least 1 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.
Most-reported components
- Electrical System2
- Structure2
- Equipment1
Service bulletins by component
- Equipment (2)
- Equipment Adaptive/Mobility (1)
What people reported
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Forest River XLR. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
“AS PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN #18E050 THE AWNING ON THE RV TRAILER MAY EXTEND WHILE TRAILER IS IN MOTION. THE AWNING MANUFACTURER LCI IS AWARE OF THIS RECALL BY DID NOT INFORM MY DEALER ABOUT THE RECALL.”
2018 FOREST RIVER XLR TOYHAULERDec 12, 2019
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11288733
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 FOREST RIVER 28KW XLR NITRO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRESH WATER TANK DETACHED FROM THE TRAILER WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO SPECIALTY RV ([removed], LANCASTER, OH) WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE FRESH WATER TANK WAS DETACHED.”
2018 FOREST RIVER XLRMay 14, 2018
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11093774
“28 KW NITRO, FRESH WATER, CITY WATER AND BLACK TANK WASH OUT WILL MELT OFF THE SIDE OF UNIT, DUE TO THE PROPANE HOT WATER TANK EXHAUST BEING DIRECTLY BELOW THE PLASTIC FITTINGS. THE VEHICLE WAS SET UP IN A CAMPING LOCATION WITH A CITY WATER HOOKUP CONNECTED.”
2018 FOREST RIVER XLR TOYHAULERJul 13, 2018
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11111147
“FRONT BEDROOM A/C WAS INCORRECTLY WIRED CAUSING MELTDOWN AND FAILURE OF THE WIRE NUT. THERE WAS INSUFFICIENT INSULATION STRIPPED FROM THE JOINING WIRES TO GIVE A GOOD PHYSICAL CONNECTION AND THE WIRE NUT WAS LOOSE. VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY AT THE TIME OF THE FAILURE.”
2018 FOREST RIVER XLR TOYHAULERMay 27, 2018
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11098199
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