Axle: non-powered axle assemblyRecall 17V-292 · 2014 Forest River XLR
Forest River, Inc. recall 17V-292 covers 487 2014 Forest River XLR for a axle: non-powered axle assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on May 2, 2017. The manufacturer's latest report (2021 Q4) shows 21% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 17V292000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2014 XLR Hyperlite toyhaulers. These vehicles 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 June 7, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-0431. Forest River's number for this recall is 45-03202017-0355.
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
21%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 44 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from September 30, 2013 to April 27, 2015. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.