2021 Forest River XLR Toyhauler recall: equipment
⚠️ What's wrong
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021 XLR Toy Hauler travel trailers. The mounting brackets may be improperly located or secured, allowing the fresh water tank to detach when full.
💥 The risk
A detached water thank can create a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
🔧 The fix
Dealers will inspect and add securements to the tank as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 12, 2025. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-0432. Forest River's number for this recall is 45-1997.
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
- 25V727000
- Manufacturer recall #
- 45-1997
- Manufacturer
- Forest River, Inc.
- Vehicles affected
- 1,868
- Component
- EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:PLUMBING:POTABLE WATER
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Nov 12, 2025
- Built
- Mar 3, 2020 – Sep 30, 2021
- Recall started by
- ODI