NHTSA recall 15V131000
Equipment · Forest River, Inc.
Details
What's wrong: Forest river, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling one model year 2015 xlr hyperlite xlr31fdk recreational vehicle manufactured September 30, 2014, to November 25, 2015, and equipped with a front deck for carrying motorcycles and quad runners and an optional fueling station. If the fueling station nozzle is fully extended and pulled as far forward as possible, the hose may be too close to the fuel burning appliance to…
Why it matters: If the vapors released by fueling a vehicle stored in the trailer is able to reach the flame or heating element of a fuel burning appliance it may ignite, increasing the risk of a fire.
The fix: The single unit affected by this campaign is still at the dealership and will be repaired by the dealer before delivery to the new owner. Therefore, an owner notification letter will not be issued for this campaign. The recall began on April 3, 2015.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
All model years NHTSA lists
2015 Forest River Xlr.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 15V131000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.