CarRecallWatch- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING; EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:120/240 VAC ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INVERTER
- Problem
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2022 XLR Toy Hauler Recreational Vehicles. The vehicles were incorrectly wired, and they are missing 250AMP over-current protection, which could result in melted wires and an electrical short.
- Risk
- An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the gauge wire, and install a sub panel with the correct breaker, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 5, 2021. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-642-0432. Forest River's number for this recall is 79-1429.
- 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.nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
The electrical system in certain vehicles was incorrectly wired and is missing 250-amp over-current protection. Without this protection, wires can overheat and melt, which can cause an electrical short.
An electrical short increases the risk of a fire, which can cause serious injury or property damage. Owners should take this recall seriously and have the vehicle inspected as soon as possible.
An authorized dealer will replace the gauge wire and install a sub panel with the correct breaker at no cost to you. Owners can contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-642-0432 for more information. 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 Toyhauler | 2022 |
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