Known Recalls

Model year record

2021 FOREST RIVER XLR Toyhauler

4 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 16 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 25V727000

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer: plumbing: potable water

Component
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer: plumbing: potable water
Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Vehicles affected
1,868
Reported to NHTSA
2025-10-24
Owners notified
2025-11-12

Defect description

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

Safety risk

A detached water thank can create a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will inspect and add securements to the tank as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 12, 2025. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-0432. Forest River's number for this recall is 45-1997.

Recall campaignNHTSA 22V243000

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer: LPG systems: lines and fittings

Component
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer: LPG systems: lines and fittings
Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Vehicles affected
99,190
Reported to NHTSA
2022-04-13
Owners notified
2022-05-20

Defect description

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Coachmen Adrenaline, Apex, Catalina, Freedom Express, Spirit, East to West Alta, Della Terra, Silver Lake, Forest River Cedar Creek, Cherokee, Columbus, Flagstaff, Impression, Ozark, Rockwood, Sabre, Salem, Sandstorm, Shockwave, Stealth, Stealth Evo, Vengeance, Vibe, Wildwood, XLR Toyhauler, Palomino Puma, Prime Time Avenger, Crusader, Lacrosse, Sanibel, Shasta Oasis, 2022 Coachmen Cross Trail, Prism, Forest River Aurora, Rainier, Wildcat, Work and Play, Prime Time Tracer, 2021-2023 Coachmen Leprechaun, and 2022-2023 Coachmen Freelander fifth wheel and travel trailer recreational vehicles. The quick disconnect fittings in the LP gas system may be cracked, causing a gas leak.

Safety risk

A gas leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will replace the quick disconnect and perform a LP system check, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 20, 2022. Owners may contact the applicable customer service number for their vehicle model. Please see the recall report for the list of phone numbers.

Recall campaignNHTSA 21V830000

Structure

Component
Structure
Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Vehicles affected
125
Reported to NHTSA
2021-10-22
Owners notified
2021-11-01

Defect description

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021-2022 XLR Toy Hauler recreational vehicles. The protective panel that separates the furnace and furnace components from the mid-deck cargo area is missing.

Safety risk

Cargo could contact the furnace wiring and other components, resulting in an electrical short and increasing the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will install a felt-covered wall panel, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 1, 2021. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-642-0432. Forest River's number for this recall is 79-1432.

Recall campaignNHTSA 20V767000

Equipment: other: labels

Component
Equipment: other: labels
Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Vehicles affected
200
Reported to NHTSA
2020-12-10
Owners notified
2021-01-08

Defect description

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2020-2021 XLR Boost Toy Hauler recreational vehicles. The Federal Placard and Cargo Carrying Capacity (CCC) label may state a lower weight than the actual weight. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 120, "Wheels and Rims-Other Than Passenger Cars."

Safety risk

An inaccurate weight on the Federal Placard can cause the vehicle to be overloaded, possibly causing damage to the tires and increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Forest River will notify owners and will provide a new Federal Placard and replace any damaged tires, free of charge. The recall began January 8, 2021. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-0432. Forest River's number for this recall is 79-1257.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Tires68,500 mi
Electrical system21,800 mi
Structure28,500 mi
Fuel/propulsion system11,700 mi
Structure: body11,800 mi
Suspension: multiple axle12,000 mi
Tires: sidewall1—
Tires: tread/belt1—
Wheels: hub1—

The 2020 model has 5 times as many complaints as this one. The 2022 model has about half as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.