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

Forest River, Inc. reported this safety recall on February 23, 2018. It covers about 157 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 157
reported: Feb 23, 2018
owners notified: Mar 13, 2018

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

What is wrong: 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.
Remedy: 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.

Recall number 18V134000

Affected vehicles

Forest River XLR Toyhauler 2016-2018 2016 2017 2018

Questions about recall 18V134000

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

Yes. Recall 18V134000, reported on February 23, 2018, covers about 157 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 18V134000?

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.

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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