CarRecallWatchThe 2018 Forest River XLR Toyhauler has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (2 reports).
2018 Forest River XLR Toyhauler recalls
Trailer Safety Chains May Fail, Risking Separation From Tow Vehicle
The safety chains on these toy hauler trailers are not rated to exceed the trailer's gross vehicle weight rating.
Most common 2018 Forest River XLR Toyhauler problems
Problem areas named in the 3 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 2 |
| Equipment | 1 |
| Structure | 1 |
What owners report
AS PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN #18E050 THE AWNING ON THE RV TRAILER MAY EXTEND WHILE TRAILER IS IN MOTION. THE AWNING MANUFACTURER LCI IS AWARE OF THIS RECALL BY DID NOT INFORM MY DEALER ABOUT THE RECALL. I TRIED TO HAVE THE CONTROL MODULE REPLACED THROUGH THE DEALER BUT THEY DID NOT PERFORM THE REPLACEMENT OF THE DEFECTIVE MODULE. I THEN TRIED TO HAVE THE MODULE REPLACED BY LCI AND THEY REQUIRED ME TO GO THROUGH A 3RD PARTY SERVICE PROVIDER TO HAVE THE MODULE REPLACED. THE 3RD PARTY SERVICE COULD NOT PERFORM THE REPLACEMENT AT A CONVENIENT TIME AND INSISTS THAT I DELIVER MY RV TO THEIR PLACE OF BUSINESS FOR AN UNSPECIFIED TIME PERIOD. THE MODULE IS A PLUG IN DEVICE THAT REQUIRES LESS THAN 5 MINUTES
28 KW NITRO, FRESH WATER, CITY WATER AND BLACK TANK WASH OUT WILL MELT OFF THE SIDE OF UNIT, DUE TO THE PROPANE HOT WATER TANK EXHAUST BEING DIRECTLY BELOW THE PLASTIC FITTINGS. THE VEHICLE WAS SET UP IN A CAMPING LOCATION WITH A CITY WATER HOOKUP CONNECTED. *TT *TR *DT*JB*DT*AS
FRONT BEDROOM A/C WAS INCORRECTLY WIRED CAUSING MELTDOWN AND FAILURE OF THE WIRE NUT. THERE WAS INSUFFICIENT INSULATION STRIPPED FROM THE JOINING WIRES TO GIVE A GOOD PHYSICAL CONNECTION AND THE WIRE NUT WAS LOOSE. VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY AT THE TIME OF THE FAILURE.
2018 Forest River XLR Toyhauler questions
Does the 2018 Forest River XLR Toyhauler have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2018 Forest River XLR Toyhauler: Trailer Safety Chains May Fail, Risking Separation From Tow Vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Forest River XLR Toyhauler?
Based on 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (2), Equipment (1), Structure (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2018 Forest River XLR Toyhauler has been fixed?
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