2018 FOREST RIVER XLR
8 recalls — 1 complaints — 2 TSBs
19V050000 Jan 23, 2019
EQUIPMENT
Defect Description
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.
Consequence
Without an LP/CO detector, an occupant may not be alerted to high levels of Carbon Monoxide, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
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.
18V527000 Aug 13, 2018
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Defect Description
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.
Consequence
If the awning deploys while moving, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy
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 Toyhau... Read more
18V051000 Jan 12, 2018
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:INTEGRATED JACK/LEVELER/STABILIZER
Defect Description
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 p... Read more
Consequence
If the tongue jack retracts or extends unexpectedly, there could be an increased risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy
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... Read more
17V756000 Nov 22, 2017
EQUIPMENT
Defect Description
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 tra... Read more
Consequence
In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
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... Read more
17V708000 Nov 10, 2017
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Defect Description
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.
Consequence
The generator's exhaust may melt the trailer's underbelly, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
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 fo... Read more
17V523000 Aug 25, 2017
TIRES
Defect Description
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 fai... Read more
Consequence
If the information is incorrect, operators could install the incorrect size replacement tires, which can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
17V282000 Apr 26, 2017
TIRES
Defect Description
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... Read more
Consequence
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.
Remedy
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.
17V227000 Apr 4, 2017
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Defect Description
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.
Consequence
If the patio deck drops while the vehicle is in use, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
Complaint Statistics
1 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| STRUCTURE | 1 |
STRUCTURE
May 14, 2018
Incident date: Apr 30, 2018
TL* 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 (509 S BROAD ST, LANCASTER, OH) WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE FRESH WATER TANK WAS DETACHED. THE TRA... Read more
Technical Service Bulletins — 2018 FOREST RIVER XLR
2 manufacturer communications from 1 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 1 |
| 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 1 |
450963
Feb 14, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Onan Generator troubleshooting, diagnosis, design, and mitigation of generator cooling related issues. It is intended to present current documentation, at the time of writing, and provide a source for learning how to prevent and/or fix gene
450963
Feb 14, 2019
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Onan Generator troubleshooting, diagnosis, design, and mitigation of generator cooling related issues. It is intended to present current documentation, at the time of writing, and provide a source for learning how to prevent and/or fix gene
FOREST RIVER XLR — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the FOREST RIVER XLR across all model years (2003–2020).
53
Total Recalls
26
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
0
Reported Crashes
0
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
FOREST RIVER XLR — Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 0 | 2 | View |
| 2021 | 0 | 3 | View |
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | View |
| 2019 | 2 | 2 | View |
| 2018 (current) | 8 | 1 | |
| 2017 | 6 | 0 | View |
| 2016 | 6 | 1 | View |
| 2015 | 8 | 1 | View |
| 2014 | 6 | 4 | View |
| 2013 | 5 | 2 | View |
| 2012 | 2 | 6 | View |
| 2011 | 1 | 2 | View |
| 2010 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2009 | 1 | 1 | View |
| 2008 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2007 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2006 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2005 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2004 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2003 | 1 | 0 | View |