Recall 18V134000

EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER

Report Date
20180223
Component
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Affected Vehicles
3 models

Defect Description

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Forest River XLR Toyhauler recreational trailers, models XLT25KW, XLT25KW-W, XLT28KW and XLT28KW-W. The safety chains on these vehicles do not exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of the trailer.

Safety Consequence

If the trailer becomes uncoupled, the existing safety chains may fail, allowing the trailer to separate from the tow vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace the safety chains with chains that exceed the vehicle's GVWR, free of charge. The recall began on March 13, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-0432. Forest River's number for this recall is 45-0645.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2016 FOREST RIVER XLR TOYHAULER
2017 FOREST RIVER XLR TOYHAULER
2018 FOREST RIVER XLR TOYHAULER

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.