2016–2017 Forest River XLR Toyhauler recall: suspension
⚠️ What's wrong
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.
💥 The risk
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.
🔧 The fix
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.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 17V366000
- Manufacturer recall #
- 45-05312017-0415
- Manufacturer
- Forest River, Inc.
- Vehicles affected
- 100
- Component
- SUSPENSION
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Jun 28, 2017
- Built
- Jul 21, 2015 – Jul 27, 2016
- Recall started by
- MFR
- 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.