Plumbing: potable waterRecall 25V-727 · 2021 Forest River XLR Toyhauler
Forest River, Inc. recall 25V-727 covers 1,868 2021 Forest River XLR Toyhauler for a plumbing: potable water problem, reported to NHTSA on October 24, 2025. The manufacturer's latest report (2026 Q3) shows 20% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 25V727000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021 XLR Toy Hauler travel trailers. The mounting brackets may be improperly located or secured, allowing the fresh water tank to detach when full.
The risk
A detached water thank can create a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will inspect and add securements to the tank as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 12, 2025. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-0432. Forest River's number for this recall is 45-1997.
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
20%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from March 3, 2020 to September 30, 2021. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.