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2016-2018 Forest River XLR recall: recreational vehicle/trailer

Forest River, Inc. reported this safety recall on April 4, 2017. It covers about 68 vehicles.

vehicles affected
68
reported
Apr 4, 2017
owners notified
May 17, 2017

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

What is wrong
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.
Risk
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.

Recall number 17V227000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 17V227000

Is there a recall on the 2016-2018 Forest River XLR recreational vehicle/trailer?

Yes. Recall 17V227000, reported on April 4, 2017, covers about 68 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 17V227000?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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