CarRecallWatch- Component
- EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
- Problem
- 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.
- 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
The safety chains on these toy hauler trailers are not rated to exceed the trailer's gross vehicle weight rating. If the trailer becomes uncoupled from the tow vehicle, the existing chains may fail to hold it, allowing the trailer to separate and increasing the risk of a crash.
Forest River will notify owners of this recall. Dealers will replace the safety chains with chains rated above the trailer's gross vehicle weight rating, free of charge. Owners can contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-0432 and refer to recall number 45-0645. Check your vehicle identification number for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Forest River XLR Toyhauler | 201620172018 |
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