SuspensionRecall 17V-366 · 2016–2017 Forest River XLR Toyhauler
Forest River, Inc. recall 17V-366 covers 100 2016–2017 Forest River XLR Toyhauler for a suspension problem, reported to NHTSA on June 5, 2017. The manufacturer's latest report (2021 Q4) shows 54% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 17V366000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2016-2017 XLR ToyHauler recreational trailers, models XLT23KW and WZXLT23KW. These vehicles were built with axle equalizers that are too long.
The 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 increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install the correct equalizers, free of charge. The recall began on June 28, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-0432. Forest River's number for this recall is 45-05312017-0415.
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
54%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 2 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from July 21, 2015 to July 27, 2016. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.