Axle: non-powered axle assemblyRecall 16V-457 · 2013–2016 Forest River XLR
Forest River, Inc. recall 16V-457 covers 2,224 2013–2016 Forest River XLR for a axle: non-powered axle assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on June 22, 2016. The manufacturer's latest report (2021 Q4) shows 27% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 16V457000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 XLR toyhaulers manufactured August 28, 2012, to November 5, 2015. These vehicles may have an axle equalizer knurled bolt (axle shackle locating bolt) that may not be properly seated in the chassis axle hanger.
The risk
If the equalizer knurled bolt is not installed properly, the bolt may not properly secure the axle, allowing it to shift and result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace any equalizer knurled bolts and nuts that were improperly installed, free of charge. The recall began on August 16, 2016. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-0431. Forest River's number for this recall is 45-06102016-0208.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
27%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 192 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from August 28, 2012 to November 5, 2015. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.