Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailerRecall 17V-227 · 2016–2018 Forest River XLR
Forest River, Inc. recall 17V-227 covers 68 2016–2018 Forest River XLR for a equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer problem, reported to NHTSA on April 4, 2017. The manufacturer's latest report (2021 Q2) shows 49% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 17V227000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
If the patio deck drops while the vehicle is in use, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
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
49%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 1 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from January 10, 2017 to March 23, 2017. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.