Forest River recall: Equipment
What is wrong
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.
What could happen
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.
The 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.
Vehicles covered
- Forest River Xlr Toyhauler 2016–2018
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 18V134000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Forest River, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Feb 23, 2018
- Owners notified
- Mar 13, 2018
- Vehicles or items affected
- 157
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Mar 31, 2016 to Feb 15, 2018
- Part
- Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailer
- Maker's own recall number
- 45-0645
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.
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- 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.