repaired · 2021 Q2
Equipment: recreational vehicle/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.
2017 Forest River XLR ToyhaulerProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2017 Forest River XLR Toyhauler, most often about the tires. It is covered by 5 safety recalls, and for recall 16V-957 the manufacturer reports only 34% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 14, 2021. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2017 Forest River XLR Toyhauler has problems
1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.
1Tires
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Tires | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
5 recalls
2017 Forest River XLR Toyhauler recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2021 Q4
Suspension
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…
repaired · 2017 Q4
Other: labels
Risk. The incorrect information may cause the operator to underinflate the tire, potentially causing tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2022 Q3
Door: hinge and attachments
Risk. The hinge pin may separate from the hinge plate, leading the side of the door to shift.
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repaired · 2017 Q4
Other: labels
Risk. If the Federal Placard is missing the correct axle information, the operator may overload the trailer, causing a loss of a vehicle control and increasing the…
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Forest River.
Best & worst years
2017 vs. every other XLR Toyhauler year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the XLR Toyhauler median. How we score
'16'17'18'20'21'22'23'24
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What XLR Toyhauler owners report
Recent tires complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The contact owns a 2017 Forest River Fury ToyHauler equipped with Power King tires, Tire Line: Towmax STR, Tire Size: 225/75/R15, DOT Number: 1ADB4-TBT1-4017 trailered to a 2002 Ford F-250. While driving approximately 65 MPH, the front passenger’s side tire experienced a blowout. The front and rear…
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