2021 Forest River Xlr Toyhauler problems & recalls
NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2021 Forest River Xlr Toyhauler.
Body type
- Trailer · Camping or Travel Trailer: 11 of 11 decoded VINs
Decoded with NHTSA vPIC from the partial VINs owners included in complaints.
Recalls filed by Forest River
Equipment, Wheels #20V767000 · 2020 · 200 units
Problem: Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2020-2021 xlr boost toy hauler recreational vehicles. the federal placard and cargo carrying capacity (ccc) label may state a lower weight than the actual weight. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 120, "wheels and rims-other than passenger cars."
Risk: An inaccurate weight on the federal placard can cause the vehicle to be overloaded, possibly causing damage to the tires and increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Forest river will notify owners and will provide a new federal placard and replace any damaged tires, free of charge. the recall began january 8, 2021. owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-574-642-0432. forest river's number for this recall is 79-1257.
Structure #21V830000 · 2021 · 125 units
Problem: Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2021-2022 xlr toy hauler recreational vehicles. the protective panel that separates the furnace and furnace components from the mid-deck cargo area is missing.
Risk: Cargo could contact the furnace wiring and other components, resulting in an electrical short and increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers will install a felt-covered wall panel, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed november 1, 2021. owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-574-642-0432. forest river's number for this recall is 79-1432.
Equipment #22V243000 · 2022 · 99,190 units
Problem: Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2021-2022 coachmen adrenaline, apex, catalina, freedom express, spirit, east to west alta, della terra, silver lake, forest river cedar creek, cherokee, columbus, flagstaff, impression, ozark, rockwood, sabre, salem, sandstorm, shockwave, stealth, stealth evo, vengeance, vibe, wildwood, xlr toyhauler, palomino puma, prime time avenger, crusader, lacrosse, sanibel, shasta oasis, 2022 coachmen cross trail, prism, forest river aurora, rainier, wildcat, work and play, prime time tracer, 2021-2023 coachmen leprechaun, and 2022-2023 coachmen freelander fifth wheel and travel trailer recreational vehicles. the quick disconnect fittings in
Risk: A gas leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers will replace the quick disconnect and perform a lp system check, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed may 20, 2022. owners may contact the applicable customer service number for their vehicle model. please see the recall report for the list of phone numbers.
Equipment #25V727000 · 2025 · 1,868 units
Problem: Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2021 xlr toy hauler travel trailers. the mounting brackets may be improperly located or secured, allowing the fresh water tank to detach when full.
Risk: A detached water thank can create a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and add securements to the tank as necessary, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed november 12, 2025. owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-574-642-0432. forest river's number for this recall is 45-1997.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What owners complain about
Components named in 11 NHTSA owner complaints. Complaints are unverified.
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FAQ
Does the 2021 Forest River Xlr Toyhauler have recalls?
NHTSA lists 4 recalls filed by Forest River for the 2021 Xlr Toyhauler. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if a fix is still open.
What are the most common 2021 Forest River Xlr Toyhauler problems?
In 11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-named area is tires.