Forest River recall: Suspension
What is wrong
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2016-2017 XLR ToyHauler recreational trailers, models XLT23KW and WZXLT23KW. These vehicles were built with axle equalizers that are too long.
What could happen
An equalizer that is too short in length may cause a failure of the equalizer and/or axle springs, resulting in a possible loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install the correct equalizers, free of charge. The recall began on June 28, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-0432. Forest River's number for this recall is 45-05312017-0415.
Vehicles covered
- Forest River Xlr Toyhauler 2016–2017
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 17V366000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Forest River, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jun 5, 2017
- Owners notified
- Jun 28, 2017
- Vehicles or items affected
- 100
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Jul 21, 2015 to Jul 27, 2016
- Part
- Suspension
- Maker's own recall number
- 45-05312017-0415
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Forest River recall: Equipment Jun 15, 2026
- Forest River recall: Equipment Oct 24, 2025
- Coachmen / East To West / Forest River and more recall: Equipment Jul 29, 2022
- Coachmen / East To West / Forest River and more recall: Equipment Apr 13, 2022
- East To West / Forest River recall: Equipment Mar 11, 2022
- Coachmen / Forest River recall: Equipment Mar 8, 2022
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.