2011 FOREST RIVER XLR — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2011 FOREST RIVER XLR
The 2011 FOREST RIVER XLR has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT. The most commonly reported problem area is the Suspension (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2011 FOREST RIVER XLR
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2011 FOREST RIVER XLR, potentially affecting up to 365,885 vehicles.
Recall 17V756000 — EQUIPMENT
| 365,885 vehicles affected
Defect: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2003-2018 Forest River Berkshire, Charleston, Rockport, Cedar Creek, Cherokee, Riverstone, Salem, Sandpiper, Sierra, Vengeance, Wildcat, Wildwood, XLR Boost, Cargo Mate, Continental Cargo, motorhomes, recreational trailers, toyhaulers, cargo trailers and restroom trailers and 2009-2018 Coachmen Mirada, Pursuit, Concord, Leprechaun, Freelander, Orion and Prism motorhomes, 2009-2017 Coachmen Apex and Catalina recreational trailers, and 2013-2017...
Consequence: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Forest River will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on December 27, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-800-348-7440, or Kidde customer service toll free...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2011 FOREST RIVER XLR
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2011 FOREST RIVER XLR. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
WE WERE ON A ROAD TRIP TO LAS VEGAS, AND THEN ONTO CONGRESS, AZ FOR A TRIP OVER CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEARS. ON DEC 21ST, IN CEDAR CITY, MY HUSBAND LOOKED BACK TO SEE THE FRAME ON THE FRONT OF THE FIFTH WHEEL SEPARATING. WE MADE IT TO LAS VEGAS AND FILED A CLAIM WITH GOOD SAM'S INS. COMPANY. WE THEN WENT ONTO CONGRESS, AZ. IT TOOK OUR INSURANCE COMPANY THREE WEEKS TO COME TO THE CONCLUSION THAT THEY WERE NOT GOING TO COVER THE DAMAGE. GOOD SAM'S INSURANCE STATED THAT IT WAS A MANUFACTURERS DETECT IN THEIR DENIAL. SINCE THEN, I HAVE FILED A COMPLAINT WITH THE INSURANCE DIVISION IN COLORADO. WE THEN CONTACTED FOREST RIVER, TIM HEATH OF THE WARRANTY DEPT. FOREST RIVER STATED THAT IT WAS OUT OF WARRANTY GO BACK TO THE INSURANCE COMPANY. WE THEN CONTACTED LIPPERT FRAMES, WHOM FOREST RIVER CONTRACTS WITH FOR THEIR FRAMES. . I HAVE BEEN DOING RESEARCH ON THE INTERNET AND FOUND MANY OTHERS THAT HAVE LIPPERT FRAMES WITH THE SAME PROBLEM.THE APPRAISER FROM THE INSURANCE CO. DID STATE THAT IS WAS UNSAFE TO MOVE IT FROM THIS LOCATION IN ARIZONA. WE THEN OPENED UP THE FRONT CAP TO LOOK INSIDE AT THE WELDS ON THE V NOSE OF THE FIFTH WHEEL. IT HAS SIX BROKEN WELDS WITHOUT BEING COMPLETELY OPENED UP. THERE COULD BE MORE.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 FOREST RIVER XLR RV. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TIRES WERE WEARING PREMATURELY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE MIDDLE AXLE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON THE FRONT DRIVERS SIDE TIRE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 10,000.
Safety Rating for the 2011 FOREST RIVER XLR
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2011 FOREST RIVER XLR in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2011 FOREST RIVER XLR
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2011 FOREST RIVER XLR
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FOREST RIVER XLR
- 2006 FOREST RIVER XLR — 0 complaints
- 2007 FOREST RIVER XLR — 0 complaints
- 2008 FOREST RIVER XLR — 0 complaints
- 2009 FOREST RIVER XLR — 1 complaint
- 2010 FOREST RIVER XLR — 0 complaints
- 2011 FOREST RIVER XLR (current)
- 2012 FOREST RIVER XLR — 6 complaints
- 2013 FOREST RIVER XLR — 2 complaints
- 2014 FOREST RIVER XLR — 4 complaints
- 2015 FOREST RIVER XLR — 1 complaint
- 2016 FOREST RIVER XLR — 1 complaint
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