The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·17V227000·Announced 2017-04-04

Forest River Recalls 2016-2018 XLR Toyhaulers for Patio Deck Fastener Defect

Forest River is recalling 2016-2018 XLR Toyhaulers because weak fasteners may allow the side patio deck to drop unexpectedly, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

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 structural defect that creates an increased risk of a crash, which aligns with the 'High' severity criterion for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Forest River, Inc. is recalling certain 2016-2018 XLR Toyhauler recreational vehicles. The fasteners for the side patio deck bar lock in these vehicles may not be strong enough, allowing the patio door to unlatch and the deck to drop unexpectedly.

If the patio deck drops while the vehicle is in use, there would be an increased risk of a crash. The recall began on May 17, 2017.

Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fasteners with stronger ones, free of charge. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-0432 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.
Category
Vehicle — Recreational Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
68

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.

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