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2018 Forest River XLR Toyhauler recalls and problems

The 2018 Forest River XLR Toyhauler has 1 safety recall and 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Forest River dealer.

Recalls
1
Complaints
3
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
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Recalls may cover only some 2018 Forest River XLR Toyhauler vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2018 Forest River XLR Toyhauler recalls

Recall 18V-134: Equipment

Reported Feb 23, 2018 · 157 vehicles affected · Forest River, Inc.

Problem: 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.

Risk: 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.

Fix: 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 number for this recall is 45-0645.

2018 Forest River XLR Toyhauler problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Electrical System2
Equipment1
Structure1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 3,000 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2018 Forest River XLR Toyhauler complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Electrical System · at 1,000 miles · reported Dec 12, 2019
As per NHTSA campaign #18e050 the awning on the rv trailer may extend while trailer is in motion. The awning manufacturer lci is aware of this recall by did not inform my dealer about the recall. I tried to have the control module replaced through the dealer but they did not perform the replacement of the defective module. I then tried to have the module replaced by lci and they required me to go through a 3rd party service provider to have the module replaced. The 3rd party service could not perform the replacement at a convenient time and insists that I deliver my rv to their place of…
Equipment · reported Jul 13, 2018
28 kw nitro, fresh water, city water and black tank wash out will melt off the side of unit, due to the propane hot water tank exhaust being directly below the plastic fittings. The vehicle was set up in a camping location with a city water hookup connected.
Electrical System · at 3,000 miles · reported May 27, 2018
Front bedroom A/C was incorrectly wired causing meltdown and failure of the wire nut. There was insufficient insulation stripped from the joining wires to give a good physical connection and the wire nut was loose. Vehicle was stationary at the time of the failure.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2018 Forest River XLR Toyhauler have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2018 Forest River XLR Toyhauler: 18V-134 (equipment). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2018 Forest River XLR Toyhauler?

Owners report electrical system problems most often (2 reports), followed by equipment (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 3,000 miles.

Are Forest River recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Forest River dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.