Forest River Recalls 2016-2017 XLR ToyHaulers Due to Axle Equalizer Defect
Forest River is recalling 2016-2017 XLR ToyHauler trailers because axle equalizers are too long, which may cause failure and loss of vehicle control.
What this means for you
Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (axle equalizer) that may result in loss of vehicle control and a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.
Plain-English summary
Forest River, Inc. is recalling certain 2016-2017 XLR ToyHauler recreational trailers, specifically models XLT23KW and WZXLT23KW. These vehicles were built with axle equalizers that are too long.
An equalizer that is too short in length may cause a failure of the equalizer and/or axle springs, resulting in a possible loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash. Note: The source text describes the defect as equalizers that are "too long" but states the consequence involves an equalizer that is "too short"; this discrepancy is present in the official notice.
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install the correct equalizers, free of charge. The recall began on June 28, 2017. 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 TOYHAULER
- Brand
- FOREST RIVER
- Manufacturer
- Forest River, Inc.
- Category
- Vehicle — Recreational Trailer
- Affected units
- 100
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 TOYHAULER
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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