CarRecallWatch- Component
- SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY; TIRES; WHEELS:RIM
- Problem
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2020 XLR Boost trailers, model XLT18RLE. An undersized axle, tire, and rim combination were installed, possibly resulting in the trailer being overloaded.
- Risk
- An overloaded trailer can have axle or tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install properly sized axles and tire/wheel combinations, free of charge. The recall began December 10, 2019. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-0432. Forest River's number for this recall is 79-1117.
- 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 2020 XLR Boost trailers were built with an undersized axle, tire, and rim combination. The trailer may be overloaded because the parts cannot safely carry its load.
An overloaded trailer can suffer axle or tire failure while in use. Such a failure increases the risk of a crash.
Forest River will notify owners, and authorized dealers will install properly sized axles and tire and wheel combinations at no cost to you. You can contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-0432 and reference recall number 79-1117. You can also 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 | 2020 |
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