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Forest River XLR Toyhauler Recall 21V830: Missing furnace panel can let cargo cause electrical fire

NHTSA campaign 21V830, reported October 22, 2021, 125 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

A protective panel that separates the furnace and its components from the mid-deck cargo area is missing from certain 2021-2022 XLR Toy Hauler recreational vehicles. Without it, cargo could contact the furnace wiring and other components, causing an electrical short.

An electrical short in this area increases the risk of a fire. Owners should take this recall seriously and check their vehicle as soon as possible.

Dealers will install a felt-covered wall panel free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 1, 2021. You can contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-642-0432, referencing recall number 79-1432, and check your VIN for any open recalls.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 21V830Forest River, Inc.
Component
STRUCTURE
Problem
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021-2022 XLR Toy Hauler recreational vehicles. The protective panel that separates the furnace and furnace components from the mid-deck cargo area is missing.
Risk
Cargo could contact the furnace wiring and other components, resulting in an electrical short and increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will install a felt-covered wall panel, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 1, 2021. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-642-0432. Forest River's number for this recall is 79-1432.
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.

Affected vehicles

Forest River XLR Toyhauler20212022