The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·15V131000·Announced 2015-03-06

Forest River Recalls One 2015 XLR Trailer Due to Fire Risk

Forest River is recalling one 2015 XLR Hyperlite trailer because fuel vapors may ignite near a fuel-burning appliance. The unit is being repaired at the dealership before delivery.

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 fire due to fuel vapor ignition, which is a risk-of-harm product defect where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Forest River, Inc. is recalling one model year 2015 XLR Hyperlite XLR31FDK recreational vehicle. The affected unit was manufactured between September 30, 2014, and November 25, 2015, and is equipped with a front deck for carrying motorcycles and quad runners, as well as an optional fueling station.

The recall addresses a potential fire hazard. If the fueling station nozzle is fully extended and pulled as far forward as possible, the hose may be too close to a fuel-burning appliance. This proximity may allow fuel vapors released during fueling to reach the flame or heating element of the appliance, potentially igniting and increasing the risk of a fire.

The single unit affected by this campaign is still at the dealership and will be repaired by the dealer before delivery to the new owner. Consequently, an owner notification letter will not be issued for this campaign. The recall began on April 3, 2015. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-0437 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.
Hazard
Affected units
1

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.