FOREST RIVER XLR 2020: SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 19V848000

Make Model Year
FOREST RIVER XLR 2020
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2019-12-10 2019-11-26 2019-11-26

Production Dates: 2019-11-12 - 2019-11-21

Manufacturers Involved: Forest River, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 79-1117

Component: SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 5

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Forest River, Inc. "Forest River" is recalling certain 2020 XLR Boost trailers, model XLT18RLE. An undersized axle, tire, and rim combination were installed, possibly resulting in the trailer being overloaded.

Consequence

An overloaded trailer can have axle or tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install properly sized axles and tire/wheel combinations, free of charge. The recall began December 10, 2019. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-0432. Forest River's number for this recall is 79-1117.

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.