2016 FOREST RIVER XLR TOYHAULER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2016 FOREST RIVER XLR TOYHAULER
The 2016 FOREST RIVER XLR TOYHAULER has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER, SUSPENSION. The most commonly reported problem area is the Suspension (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2016 FOREST RIVER XLR TOYHAULER
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2016 FOREST RIVER XLR TOYHAULER, potentially affecting up to 257 vehicles.
Recall 18V134000 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
| 157 vehicles affected
Defect: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Forest River XLR Toyhauler recreational trailers, models XLT25KW, XLT25KW-W, XLT28KW and XLT28KW-W. The safety chains on these vehicles do not exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of the trailer.
Consequence: If the trailer becomes uncoupled, the existing safety chains may fail, allowing the trailer to separate from the tow vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace the safety chains with chains that exceed the vehicle's GVWR, free of charge. The recall began on March 13, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-0432. Forest River's...
View full details →Recall 17V366000 — SUSPENSION
| 100 vehicles affected
Defect: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2016-2017 XLR ToyHauler recreational trailers, models XLT23KW and WZXLT23KW. These vehicles were built with axle equalizers that are too long.
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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. Forest River's number for this recall is 45-05312017-0415.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2016 FOREST RIVER XLR TOYHAULER
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2016 FOREST RIVER XLR TOYHAULER. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 RAM 2500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DOING A ROUTINE CHECK ON THE BRAKES, THE CONTACT NOTICED THE REAR LEAD SPRING BOLTS DETACHED FROM THE WHEEL. THE RV WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER QUIETWOODS RV FOX VALLEY 9042 CAMPERS WAY, NEENAH, WI 54956 WHERE A VISUAL INSPECTION WAS PERFORMED AND DETERMINED THAT THE REAR LEAD SPRING FRACTURED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE RV WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V366000 (SUSPENSION) AS A POSSIBLE SOLUTION TO THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND OFFER ASSISTANCE WITH REPAIRS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 28,000.
Safety Rating for the 2016 FOREST RIVER XLR TOYHAULER
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2016 FOREST RIVER XLR TOYHAULER in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2016 FOREST RIVER XLR TOYHAULER
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2016 FOREST RIVER XLR TOYHAULER
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FOREST RIVER XLR TOYHAULER
- 2016 FOREST RIVER XLR TOYHAULER (current)
- 2017 FOREST RIVER XLR TOYHAULER — 1 complaint
- 2018 FOREST RIVER XLR TOYHAULER — 4 complaints
- 2020 FOREST RIVER XLR TOYHAULER — 3 complaints
- 2021 FOREST RIVER XLR TOYHAULER — 12 complaints
Other FOREST RIVER Models
- FOREST RIVER CHEROKEE — 191 total complaints
- FOREST RIVER GEORGETOWN — 183 total complaints
- FOREST RIVER ROCKWOOD — 158 total complaints
- FOREST RIVER WILDWOOD — 139 total complaints
- FOREST RIVER SALEM — 136 total complaints
- FOREST RIVER FLAGSTAFF — 100 total complaints
- FOREST RIVER SHASTA — 88 total complaints
- FOREST RIVER CARDINAL — 81 total complaints