Every 2021 Forest River XLR recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Equipment · NHTSA 25V727000
Oct 24, 2025Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer:Plumbing:Potable Water
- Problem
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021 XLR Toy Hauler travel trailers. The mounting brackets may be improperly located or secured, allowing the fresh water tank to detach when full.
- Risk
- A detached water thank can create a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Dealers will inspect and add securements to the tank as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 12, 2025. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-0432. Forest River's number for this recall is 45-1997.
Full recall details for 25V727000 →Equipment · NHTSA 22V243000
Apr 13, 2022Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer:Lpg Systems:Lines and Fittings
- Problem
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Coachmen Adrenaline, Apex, Catalina, Freedom Express, Spirit, East to West Alta, Della Terra, Silver Lake, Forest River Cedar Creek, Cherokee, Columbus, Flagstaff, Impression, Ozark, Rockwood, Sabre, Salem, Sandstorm, Shockwave, Stealth, Stealth Evo, Vengeance, Vibe, Wildwood, XLR Toyhauler, Palomino Puma, Prime Time Avenger, Crusader, Lacrosse, Sanibel, Shasta Oasis, 2022 Coachmen Cross Trail, Prism, Forest River Aurora, Rainier, Wildcat, Work and Play, Prime Time Tracer, 2021-2023 Coachmen Leprechaun, and 2022-2023 Coachmen Freelander fifth wheel and travel trailer recreational vehicles.
The quick disconnect fittings in the LP gas system may be cracked, causing a gas leak.
- Risk
- A gas leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
- Fix
- Dealers will replace the quick disconnect and perform a LP system check, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 20, 2022. Owners may contact the applicable customer service number for their vehicle model. Please see the recall report for the list of phone numbers.
Full recall details for 22V243000 →Structure · NHTSA 21V830000
Oct 22, 2021Structure
- Problem
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021-2022 XLR Toy Hauler recreational vehicles. The protective panel that separates the furnace and furnace components from the mid-deck cargo area is missing.
- Risk
- Cargo could contact the furnace wiring and other components, resulting in an electrical short and increasing the risk of a fire.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 21V830000 →Wheels · NHTSA 20V767000
Oct 12, 2020Wheels
- Problem
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2020-2021 XLR Boost Toy Hauler recreational vehicles. The Federal Placard and Cargo Carrying Capacity (CCC) label may state a lower weight than the actual weight. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 120, "Wheels and Rims-Other Than Passenger Cars."
- Risk
- 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.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 20V767000 →
2021 Forest River XLR complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 12 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Forest River XLR. Forest River has issued at least 5 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
- Tires7
- Equipment3
- Electrical System2
- Structure2
- Fuel/Propulsion System1
- Suspension1
Service bulletins by component
- Structure (5)
- Communication (1)
- Unknown Or Other (1)
- Wheels (1)
Read Forest River XLR owner complaints and bulletins, every year
What people reported
Owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 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 contact owns a 2021 Forest River XLR Toy Hauler equipped with Castle Rock Tires, Tire Line: ST Tires, Tire Size: 225/75/R15, DOT Number: TJULT 1MT. While driving approximately 70 MPH, the RV suddenly started to swerve, and the steering wheel became unstable.”
2021 FOREST RIVER XLR TOYHAULERMar 6, 2026
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11722401
“The contact owns a 2021 Forest River XLR. The contact stated that while the trailer was parked, the contact noticed that the driver's side straps holding the water tank had detached. Additionally, the contact stated that the water tank detached and fell on the ground.”
2021 FOREST RIVER XLROct 8, 2025
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11692047
“This tire was mounted on my Forest River XLR Micro. The vehicle tires are rated for 2450lbs each @ 80 PSI. I was traveling with less than 8000lbs weight of the RV, and I had two of these tires blow out from the Sidewall/ tread area with in 20 miles of each other.”
2021 FOREST RIVER XLR TOYHAULERNov 20, 2023
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11555965
“Lionshead Castlerock st225/75r15 tire. We had 3 tires fail in 5 weeks, I filed seperate reports on the two that caused damage and high risk situations since it asks location of tire and doesn't give multiple as an option so I will focus on just this one in this report.”
2021 FOREST RIVER XLR TOYHAULEROct 27, 2023
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11552199
“Lionshead Castlerock ST225/75R15 Tires on XLR Boost Toy Hauler Trailer. Within 5 weeks we had 3 tires fail in 2 incidents. I have already filed on the 2nd incident, but since it asks for tire location I am filing this second complaint for first incident.”
2021 FOREST RIVER XLR TOYHAULEROct 27, 2023
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11552196
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