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2017 Forest River XLR Toyhauler Recalls & Complaints

The 2017 Forest River XLR Toyhauler has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Forest River dealer.

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2017 Forest River XLR Toyhauler owner complaints

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2017 Forest River XLR Toyhauler, describing incidents dated July 1, 2019.

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Tires 1 complaint

Newest complaints

ODI #11424766 · Filed July 14, 2021
The contact owns a 2017 Forest River Fury ToyHauler equipped with Power King tires, Tire Line: Towmax STR, Tire Size: 225/75/R15, DOT Number: 1ADB4-TBT1-4017 trailered to a 2002 Ford F-250. While driving approximately 65 MPH, the front passenger’s side tire experienced a blowout. The front and rear…

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Insufficient Safety Chains Installed

NHTSA #18V134000 · Equipment — Recreational Vehicle/Trailer · NHTSA notice

Reported February 23, 2018 · Forest River, Inc.

Potentially affected: 157 vehicles

Repair completion: 42.68% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Forest River campaign 45-0645 · Owners notified March 13, 2018 · Vehicles built March 31, 2016 – February 15, 2018 (per NHTSA)

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.

Manufacturer 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.

Notes

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.

Incorrect Axle Equalizers Installed

NHTSA #17V366000 · Suspension · NHTSA notice

Reported June 5, 2017 · Forest River, Inc.

Potentially affected: 100 vehicles

Repair completion: 54% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Forest River campaign 45-05312017-0415 · Owners notified June 28, 2017 · Vehicles built July 21, 2015 – July 27, 2016 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

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.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Notes

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.

Incorrect Federal Tire Placard/FMVSS 110

NHTSA #17V306000 · Tires · NHTSA notice

Reported May 8, 2017 · Forest River, Inc.

Potentially affected: 52 vehicles

Repair completion: 100% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Forest River campaign 45-05032017-0398 · Owners notified May 31, 2017 · Vehicles built September 30, 2016 – April 28, 2017 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2017 XLR ToyHauler trailers, model XLT26HFS. The Federal Placard incorrectly states that the rear tire pressure should be 50psi, when the tires should actually be inflated to 80psi. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

Safety consequence

The incorrect information may cause the operator to underinflate the tire, potentially causing tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a corrected Federal Placard, free of charge. The recall began on May 31, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-0432. Forest River's number for this recall is 45-05032017-0398.

Notes

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.

Rear Door Hinge Welds may be Insufficient

NHTSA #16V957000 · Structure — Body — Door — Hinge and Attachments · NHTSA notice

Reported December 31, 2016 · Forest River, Inc.

Potentially affected: 366 vehicles

Repair completion: 33.88% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Forest River campaign 51-12312016-0310 · Owners notified February 22, 2017 · Vehicles built August 21, 2016 – December 12, 2016 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2017 XLR Toyhauler and Prime Time Spartan recreational fifth-wheel vehicles manufactured August 21, 2016, to December 12, 2016. The affected vehicles have rear cargo door hinges with welds on the hinge pin and hinge plate that may be insufficient, and as a result, the top of the door may swing down with more force than normal.

Safety consequence

The hinge pin may separate from the hinge plate, leading the side of the door to shift. This condition could cause the springs to lift off the hinged end of the door and could cause the top of the door to swing down with more force than normal, increasing the risk of personal injury.

Manufacturer remedy

Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ramp door hinge, free of charge. The recall began on February 22, 2017. For more information, XLR owners may call 1-574-642-0432 and Spartan owners may call 1-574-862-1025. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-12312016-0310.

Notes

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.

Incorrect Information on Federal Placard/Part 567

NHTSA #16V846000 · Equipment — Other — Labels · NHTSA notice

Reported November 22, 2016 · Forest River, Inc.

Potentially affected: 5 vehicles

Repair completion: 100% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Forest River campaign 45-11122016-0272 · Owners notified December 1, 2016 · Vehicles built September 29, 2016 – November 8, 2016 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2017 XLR recreational trailers, models XLF413AMP, XLF422AMP, WZXLF422AMP and XLF380AMP, manufactured September 29, 2016, to November 8, 2016. The affected vehicles may be equipped with an incorrect Federal Placard that does not indicate that the vehicle has a third axle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."

Safety consequence

If the Federal Placard is missing the correct axle information, the operator may overload the trailer, causing a loss of a vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a corrected Federal Placard, free of charge. The recall began on December 1, 2016. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-0432. Forest River's number for this recall is 45-11122016-0272.

Notes

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.

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2017 Forest River XLR Toyhauler. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

1 owner complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2017 Forest River XLR Toyhauler.

Tires

ODI #11424766

Incident: July 1, 2019 · Filed: July 14, 2021

The contact owns a 2017 Forest River Fury ToyHauler equipped with Power King tires, Tire Line: Towmax STR, Tire Size: 225/75/R15, DOT Number: 1ADB4-TBT1-4017 trailered to a 2002 Ford F-250. While driving approximately 65 MPH, the front passenger’s side tire experienced a blowout. The front and rear passenger’s side trailer tires were replaced by an independent mechanic. Approximately two years later, the rear driver’s side trailer tire also experienced a blowout. The contact had the driver’s and passenger’s side tires replaced by an independent mechanic. Recently, the contact stated that the same front passenger’s side tire experienced another blowout while driving approximately 60-65 mph. The contact took the vehicle to another independent mechanic where he replaced all four tires on the trailer. The contact stated that each blowout had caused severe damages to the rear portion of the trailer. The contact attempted to reach the tire manufacturer but was unsuccessful. The approximate failure mileage for the first tire was 2,000. The subsequent tire failure mileages were 1,000 and 3,500 respectively. The vehicle failure mileage was unknown.

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