repaired · 2025 Q1
Equipment
Risk. Without an LP/CO detector, an occupant may not be alerted to high levels of Carbon Monoxide, increasing the risk of injury.
2018 Forest River XLRProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2018 Forest River XLR, most often about the structure. It is covered by 8 safety recalls, and for recall 17V-756 the manufacturer reports only 8% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through January 23, 2019. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2018 Forest River XLR has problems
1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.
1Structure
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
8 recalls
2018 Forest River XLR 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 · 2022 Q2
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer
Risk. If the awning deploys while moving, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
repaired · 2022 Q2
Mechanical: integrated jack/leveler/stabilizer
Risk. If the tongue jack retracts or extends unexpectedly, there could be an increased risk of a crash or injury.
repaired · 2020 Q4
Equipment
Risk. In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
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repaired · 2021 Q3
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator
Risk. The generator's exhaust may melt the trailer's underbelly, increasing the risk of a fire.
repaired · 2017 Q4
Other: labels
Risk. If the information is incorrect, operators could install the incorrect size replacement tires, which can increase the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2018 Q1
Tires
Risk. The incorrect information may cause the operator to install an incorrect replacement rim or tire, overinflate the tire, or overload the vehicle, all scenarios…
repaired · 2021 Q2
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer
Risk. If the patio deck drops while the vehicle is in use, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
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
2018 vs. every other XLR 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 median. How we score
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What XLR owners report
Recent structure complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 FOREST RIVER 28KW XLR NITRO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRESH WATER TANK DETACHED FROM THE TRAILER WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO SPECIALTY RV (509 S BROAD ST, LANCASTER, OH) WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE FRESH WATER TANK WAS DETACHED. THE…
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