CarRecallWatch- Component
- EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- If the patio deck drops while the vehicle is in use, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain 2016-2018 XLR Toyhauler recreational vehicles may have side patio deck bar lock fasteners that are not strong enough. The patio door can unlatch and the deck can drop unexpectedly.
If the patio deck drops while the vehicle is in use, there is an increased risk of a crash. Owners should be aware of this hazard and avoid using the patio deck until the repair has been completed.
Forest River will notify owners, and authorized dealers will replace the fasteners with stronger ones at no cost. Owners can contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-0432 and reference recall number 45-03242017-0360. You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Forest River XLR | 201620172018 |
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