The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·25V727000·Announced 2026-12-10

2021 Forest River XLR Toyhauler Fresh Water Tank Detachment Recall

Forest River is recalling 2021 XLR Toy Hauler travel trailers because improperly secured mounting brackets may allow the fresh water tank to detach when full, creating a road hazard.

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 structural defect—improperly secured mounting brackets on vehicle equipment. While the hazard could cause a road crash risk, no injuries or incidents are reported in the source material. Per the rubric, theoretical hazards without reported injury score at most High (3).

Plain-English summary

Forest River, Inc. is recalling certain 2021 XLR Toy Hauler travel trailers. The issue affects the mounting brackets that secure the fresh water tank. In some units, these brackets may be improperly located or secured.

If the fresh water tank is not properly secured, it can detach. A detached water tank can create a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.

Approximately 1,868 units are affected by this recall. Owners should contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-0432 or reference Forest River's recall number 45-1997 for service. Dealers will inspect the mounting brackets and add securements as necessary, at no charge to the owner. Notification letters were mailed to owners on November 12, 2025.

The recalled product

Product
2021 FOREST RIVER XLR TOYHAULER
Brand
FOREST RIVER
Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Recreational Vehicle / Trailer
Hazard
  • tank-detachment
  • mounting-bracket-failure
  • road-hazard
Affected units
1,868

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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