2018 Forest River Xlr Toyhauler problems & recalls
NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2018 Forest River Xlr Toyhauler.
Body type
- Trailer · Camping or Travel Trailer: 3 of 3 decoded VINs
Decoded with NHTSA vPIC from the partial VINs owners included in complaints.
Recalls filed by Forest River
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 3 NHTSA owner complaints. Complaints are unverified.
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Replacement parts for the systems owners report most: water, LP gas, slide-outs, electrical.
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FAQ
Does the 2018 Forest River Xlr Toyhauler have recalls?
NHTSA lists 1 recall filed by Forest River for the 2018 Xlr Toyhauler. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if a fix is still open.
What are the most common 2018 Forest River Xlr Toyhauler problems?
In 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-named area is electrical system.