The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·14V220000·Announced 2014-04-23

Forest River Recalls 2014 XLR Travel Trailers for Incorrect Weight Labels

Forest River is recalling 152 model year 2014 XLR XLT29HSF travel trailers because the Federal Certification label lists incorrect weight ratings, which could lead to tire failure.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product where tire failure and crash risk are explicitly stated, but no injuries or illnesses have been reported, fitting the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

Forest River, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2014 XLR XLT29HSF travel trailers manufactured between October 10, 2013, and April 16, 2014. The recall affects 152 vehicles. The defect involves the Federal Certification label, which incorrectly states the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) as 11,135 pounds instead of the correct 9,774 pounds, and the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) as 5,080 pounds instead of the correct 4,400 pounds. Consequently, the vehicles do not conform to Part 567, "Certification."

If a trailer is loaded to the specifications listed on the incorrect label, tire failure may result, increasing the risk of a crash. No specific injuries or crashes have been reported in the source text.

Forest River will notify owners and supply a corrected certification label free of charge. The recall began on May 23, 2014. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-800-353-7383 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
FOREST RIVER XLR
Brand
FOREST RIVER
Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Affected units
152

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • XLR

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.