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- SUSPENSION
- Problem
- 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.
- 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 2016-2017 XLR ToyHauler trailers were built with axle equalizers that are too long. Because of this, the equalizer and/or axle springs may fail, which could cause the trailer to lose control and raises the risk of a crash.
If you own an affected trailer, Forest River will notify you directly. Dealers will install the correct equalizers at no cost to you. You can also contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-0432 for more information, and you can check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Forest River XLR Toyhauler | 20162017 |
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