2016 Forest River Xlr Toyhauler problems & recalls
NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2016 Forest River Xlr Toyhauler.
Body type
- Trailer · Camping or Travel Trailer: 1 of 1 decoded VINs
Decoded with NHTSA vPIC from the partial VINs owners included in complaints.
Recalls filed by Forest River
Suspension #17V366000 · 2017 · 100 units
Problem: 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.
Risk: 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.
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.
Equipment #18V134000 · 2018 · 157 units
Problem: 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.
Risk: 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.
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.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What owners complain about
Components named in 1 NHTSA owner complaint. Complaints are unverified.
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FAQ
Does the 2016 Forest River Xlr Toyhauler have recalls?
NHTSA lists 2 recalls filed by Forest River for the 2016 Xlr Toyhauler. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if a fix is still open.
What are the most common 2016 Forest River Xlr Toyhauler problems?
In 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most-named area is suspension.