The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·25V727000·Announced 2025-10-24

Forest River toy hauler fresh water tank can detach when full

Forest River is recalling certain 2021 XLR Toy Hauler travel trailers because the mounting brackets may be improperly located or secured, allowing the fresh water tank to detach when full.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: Rubric level 4 covers structural vehicle defects: improperly secured brackets can release a full water tank from a moving trailer, creating a road hazard for other traffic.

Plain-English summary

Forest River, Inc. is recalling certain 2021 XLR Toy Hauler travel trailers. About 1,868 units are potentially affected.

The mounting brackets may be improperly located or secured, allowing the fresh water tank to detach when full.

NHTSA states that a detached water tank can create a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.

Dealers will inspect and add securements to the tank as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 12, 2025. 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 vehicle plumbing
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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