Car Problem DataNHTSA records

2016 Forest River XLR Toyhauler

Routine

Owners filed 1 complaints about this vehicle with federal regulators, most often about the suspension. It has been recalled 2 times.

Most common 2016 Forest River XLR Toyhauler problems

1 of the 1 complaints (100%) are about the suspension.

ComponentReportsCrashesFiresInjuries
Suspension1
000

2 safety recalls

Part 573 reports
Equipment › Recreational Vehicle/Trailer18V134000
Filed Feb 23, 2018157 vehiclesForest River, Inc.

Defect. Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Forest River XLR Toyhauler recreational trailers, models XLT25KW, XLT25KW-W, XLT28KW and XLT28KW-W. The safety chains on these vehicles do not exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of the trailer.

Risk. If the trailer becomes uncoupled, the existing safety chains may fail, allowing the trailer to separate from the tow vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy. Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace the safety chains with chains that exceed the vehicle's GVWR, free of charge. The recall began on March 13, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-0432. Forest River's number for this recall is 45-0645.

Suspension17V366000
Filed Jun 5, 2017100 vehiclesForest River, Inc.

Defect. 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.

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.

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.

All 2 campaigns on file, newest first.

What owners reported

Newest filings
Suspension
Filed Jan 27, 202028,000 milesWI

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 RAM 2500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DOING A ROUTINE CHECK ON THE BRAKES, THE CONTACT NOTICED THE REAR LEAD SPRING BOLTS DETACHED FROM THE WHEEL. THE RV WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER QUIETWOODS RV FOX VALLEY 9042 CAMPERS WAY, NEENAH, WI 54956 WHERE A VISUAL INSPECTION WAS PERFORMED AND DETERMINED THAT THE REAR LEAD SPRING FRACTURED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE RV WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V366000 (SUSPENSION) AS A POSSIBLE SOLUTION TO THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND OFFER ASSISTANCE WITH REPAIRS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 28,000.

All 1 complaints, reproduced as filed.

Across model years

Worst on record: 2021
YearComplaintsRecallsFiresDeathsAssessment
20241100Routine
20230100Routine
20227620Routine
202111400Routine
20201100Routine
20183100Routine
20171500Routine
2016 — this page1200Routine

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Reading this record

No unusual pattern of severe incidents in the complaint record.

Complaint counts track how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road as much as they track quality. A common model from 2013 has had a decade to accumulate reports; a rare one from last year has not. The signal worth weighing is in the severity columns, in whether the same component keeps appearing, and in whether the manufacturer eventually opened a recall for it.

Recall repairs are free for as long as the recall stands. Check whether a specific car still has open work at NHTSA's VIN lookup.

Most recent recall on file: Feb 23, 2018. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.