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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 17V227000

2017 Forest River Xlr | 2018 Forest River Xlr | 2016 Forest River Xlr — Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

Published April 6, 2017 · Recall initiated: April 4, 2017

Summary

NHTSA records recall 17V227000, published April 6, 2017 and initiated April 4, 2017. Recalling firm: Forest River, Inc.; 2017 Forest River Xlr | 2018 Forest River Xlr | 2016 Forest River Xlr — Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer.

What's the hazard

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2016-2018 XLR Toyhauler recreational vehicles. The fasteners for the side patio deck bar lock in these vehicles may not be strong enough, allowing the patio door to unlatch and the deck to drop unexpectedly.

What to do

Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fasteners with stronger ones, free of charge. The recall began on May 17, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-0432. Forest River's number for this recall is 45-03242017-0360.

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Recall details

Brand
FOREST RIVER
Model
XLR
Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Lot
2017 FOREST RIVER XLR | 2018 FOREST RIVER XLR | 2016 FOREST RIVER XLR
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2017 Forest River Xlr | 2018 Forest River Xlr | 2016 Forest River Xlr — Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 17V227000 on April 6, 2017. Reported hazard: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2016-2018 XLR Toyhauler recreational vehicles. The fasteners for the side patio deck bar lock in these vehicles may not be strong enough, allowing the patio door to unlatch and the deck to drop unexpectedly.

What should I do if I have this product?

Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fasteners with stronger ones, free of charge. The recall began on May 17, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-0432. Forest River's number for this recall is 45-03242017-0360.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: FOREST RIVER. Model: XLR.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)