Known Recalls

Model year record

2022 FOREST RIVER XLR Toyhauler

6 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 20 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 22V556000

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

Component
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer
Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Vehicles affected
49,295
Reported to NHTSA
2022-07-29
Owners notified
2022-08-17

Defect description

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Coachmen Catalina, Cross Trail, Pursuit, Sportscoach, East to West Della Terra, Silver Lake, Forest River Forester, FR3, Sunseeker, Wildwood, 2022 Coachmen Adrenaline, Apex, Brookstone, Chaparral, Chapparral Lite, Clipper, Freedom Express, Independence Trail, Mirada, Spirit, Viking, Work and Play, East to West Ahara, Tandara, Forest River Aurora, Cardinal, Cedar Creek, Cherokee, Flagstaff, Georgetown, Ibex, Impression, Ozark, Puma, R-Pod, Rockwood, Sabre, Salem, Sandpiper, Sandstorm, Shockwave, Sierra, Solera, Stealth, Stealth Evo, Surveyor, Vengeance, Vibe, Wildcat, XLR Toyhauler, Prime Time Avenger, Crusader, Lacrosse, Sanibel, Tracer, Shasta Oasis, and Phoenix fifth wheel and travel trailers. The electric retractable awning has a welded seam on the fabric that may separate, potentially allowing the awning to drop beyond normal operation.

Safety risk

An awning that drops or extends beyond normal operation can increase the risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will replace the fabric roll or complete awning, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 17, 2022. Owners may contact the customer service numbers listed in the recall report for their designated model. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1532. This recall supersedes and expands NHTSA recall number 22V-486.

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 22V143000

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

Component
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer
Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Vehicles affected
645
Reported to NHTSA
2022-03-11
Owners notified
2022-03-31

Defect description

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2022 East to West Della Terra, Silver Lake, Vibe, and XLR Boost Toy Hauler travel trailers. The coupler was improperly welded, which may cause the trailer to separate from the tow vehicle.

Safety risk

Trailer separation from a tow vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the coupler as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 31, 2022. Owners may contact the following customer service numbers: Forest River 1-574-825-4995; East to West Della Terra & Silver Lake 1-574-264-6664; Vibe 1-574-296-2084; and XLR 1-574-642-0432. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1488.

Recall campaignNHTSA 22V135000

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

Component
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer
Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Vehicles affected
1,009
Reported to NHTSA
2022-03-08
Owners notified
2022-04-05

Defect description

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2022 Coachmen Catalina, Aurora, Apex, Freedom Express, Spirit, Work N Play, Forest River XLR Toy Hauler, Vengeance, Sabre, Cherokee, and Cardinal travel trailers and fifth wheels. The wire cord that connects to the back of the 50AMP shore power inlet may be loose.

Safety risk

Loose wires may contact each other and cause an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will replace the shore cord inlet, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 5, 2022. Owners may contact the following customer service numbers: Forest River 1-574-825-4995; Catalina & Aurora 1-574-825-8657; APEX 1-574-825-8205; Freedom Express & Work n Play 1-574-825-6302; Cardinal 1-574-296-7700; Cherokee and Vengeance 1-260-499-2100; Sabre 1-574-642-2100; and XLR 1-574-642-0432. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1485.

Recall campaignNHTSA 21V829000

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer: 120/240 vac electrical system: inverter

Component
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer: 120/240 vac electrical system: inverter
Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Vehicles affected
3
Reported to NHTSA
2021-10-22
Owners notified
2021-11-05

Defect description

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2022 XLR Toy Hauler Recreational Vehicles. The vehicles were incorrectly wired, and they are missing 250AMP over-current protection, which could result in melted wires and an electrical short.

Safety risk

An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will replace the gauge wire, and install a sub panel with the correct breaker, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 5, 2021. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-642-0432. Forest River's number for this recall is 79-1429.

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.

Owner complaints

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

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Electrical system4—
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer4—
Electrical system: wiring2—
Fuel system, gasoline: storage2—
Service brakes2—
Equipment1—
Power train1—
Structure: body1—
Tires1—
Trailer hitches1—
Unknown or other1—

The 2021 model has about 1.5 times 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.