FOREST RIVER XLR TOYHAULER 2017: SUSPENSION

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 17V366000

Make Model Year
FOREST RIVER XLR TOYHAULER 2017
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2017-06-28 2017-06-05 2017-06-07

Production Dates: 2015-07-21 - 2016-07-27

Manufacturers Involved: Forest River, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 45-05312017-0415

Component: SUSPENSION

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 100

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

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.

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.

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.