2016 FOREST RIVER XLR — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
6
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2016 FOREST RIVER XLR
The 2016 FOREST RIVER XLR has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 6 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT, EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER. The most commonly reported problem area is the Suspension (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2016 FOREST RIVER XLR
NHTSA has recorded 6 recalls for the 2016 FOREST RIVER XLR, potentially affecting up to 370,404 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 →Recall 17V227000 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
| 68 vehicles affected
Defect: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2016-2018 XLR Toyhauler recreational vehicles. The fasteners for the side patio deck bar lock in these vehicles may not be strong enough, allowing the patio door to unlatch and the deck to drop unexpectedly.
Consequence: If the patio deck drops while the vehicle is in use, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy: Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fasteners with stronger ones, free of charge. The recall began on May 17, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-0432. Forest River's number for this recall is...
View full details →Recall 16V828000 — EQUIPMENT
| 1,104 vehicles affected
Defect: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 FR3 motorhomes manufactured September 24, 2014, to May 12, 2016; 2015-2017 Prime Time Spartan toyhaulers manufactured June 10, 2014, to May 31, 2016; 2013-2016 Palomino Columbus toyhaulers manufactured October 4, 2012, to December 4, 2015; and 2015-2016 XLR Thunderbolt and Nitro toyhaulers manufactured May 23, 2014, to November 23,...
Consequence: If the hinges separate from the ladder while in use, the ladder may fall from the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a remedy kit to correct the issue, free of charge. The recall began on January 3, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-206-7600. Forest River's number for this...
View full details →Recall 16V457000 — SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
| 2,224 vehicles affected
Defect: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 XLR toyhaulers manufactured August 28, 2012, to November 5, 2015. These vehicles may have an axle equalizer knurled bolt (axle shackle locating bolt) that may not be properly seated in the chassis axle hanger.
Consequence: If the equalizer knurled bolt is not installed properly, the bolt may not properly secure the axle, allowing it to shift and result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace any equalizer knurled bolts and nuts that were improperly installed, free of charge. The recall began on August 16, 2016. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-0431. Forest River's...
View full details →Recall 15V771000 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:WATER HEATER
| 489 vehicles affected
Defect: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2012-2016 Berkshire, Charleston, Legacy, Dynamax, XLR, Continental Cargo, Work & Play, Shockwave, and Coachmen Brookstone recreational vehicles and toy haulers, equipped with Atwood on demand water heaters, models OD45, OD50, and OD50CW, manufactured January 2, 2012, to August 13, 2015. The affected water heaters have a water and gas valve...
Consequence: The overheating of the water may result in the release of steam, possibly causing the operator is to scald themselves and increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Forest River will notify owners of a field remedy as provided by Atwood to the Dealerships and O.E.M. A. Inspection and installation instructions for the remedy, to be used and applied only by qualified service center personnel. B. Installation of...
View full details →Recall 15V493000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
| 634 vehicles affected
Defect: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 XLR vehicles, models T29HFS, T31FDK, T31FQSL, T30FQSL, T21FQSL, T24FQSL, T24HFS, T27HFS, T28TQDL and T30HDS, manufactured October 20, 2014, to July 14, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the wiring at the electrical inlet used for connecting external AC power to the trailer may have been strained during the assembly process....
Consequence: If the wires are not properly secured to the connector, the wires may arc, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire.
Remedy: Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will rewire the inlet to relieve the wiring strain and secure the electrical wiring connections, free of charge. The recall began on August 25, 2015. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2016 FOREST RIVER XLR
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2016 FOREST RIVER XLR. 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 2016 FOREST RIVER XLR HITCHED TO A 2016 GMC SIERRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, HE NOTICED THAT THE TRAILER WAS LEANING TOWARD THE RIGHT. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THE REAR PASSENGER LEAF SPRING BOLT WAS FRACTURED AND SHIFTED FORWARD. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR MECHANIC. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED WITH BOLTS FROM AN AUTO SHOP. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AT 574-642-0431 AND THERE WAS NO ANSWER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V457000 (SUSPENSION). THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
Safety Rating for the 2016 FOREST RIVER XLR
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2016 FOREST RIVER XLR in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2016 FOREST RIVER XLR
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2016 FOREST RIVER XLR
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FOREST RIVER XLR
- 2011 FOREST RIVER XLR — 2 complaints
- 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 (current)
- 2017 FOREST RIVER XLR — 0 complaints
- 2018 FOREST RIVER XLR — 1 complaint
- 2019 FOREST RIVER XLR — 2 complaints
- 2020 FOREST RIVER XLR — 1 complaint
- 2021 FOREST RIVER XLR — 3 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