2014 FOREST RIVER XLR Complaints and Recall Information
The 2014 FOREST RIVER XLR has 0 complaints and 6 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners commonly report issues with equipment and suspension components addressed in the recalls.
There are six recalls affecting various systems including the power awning motor assembly, water heater, certification labels, rear axle, and fire extinguishers. These recalls address safety risks such as unintended awning deployment, water heater overheating, incorrect weight ratings, axle security, and fire extinguisher malfunctions.
Recalls- Power Awning Motor. NHTSA recall 13V203000 affects 9,526 vehicles due to screws in the motor assembly that may shear, causing the awning to unfurl unexpectedly and increasing injury or crash risk. Forest River will replace motors with a different design. Owners are advised not to drive until repaired.
- Water Heater Overheating. Recall 15V771000 covers 489 units with Atwood on demand water heaters that may overheat water, risking steam burns. The remedy includes installation of a water flow adjustment stop key and securing hardware to prevent unintended adjustments.
- Certification Label Errors. Recall 14V220000 affects 152 travel trailers with incorrect weight ratings on the Federal Certification label potentially leading to tire failure and crash risk. Forest River will provide corrected labels at no cost.
- Rear Axle Equalizer Bolt, 2017 Recall. Recall 17V292000 involves 487 XLR Hyperlite toyhaulers with improperly seated axle equalizer bolts that may cause axle shifting and loss of control. Dealers will replace faulty bolts and nuts free of charge.
- Rear Axle Equalizer Bolt, 2016 Recall. Recall 16V457000 addresses 2,224 XLR toyhaulers with similar issues of improperly seated equalizer bolts allowing axle movement and crash risk. Fixes include bolt and nut replacement by dealers at no cost.
- Fire Extinguisher Malfunction. Recall 17V756000 spans 365,885 vehicles with Kidde plastic-handle or push-button fire extinguishers that may clog, require excessive force, or detach nozzles causing injury and failure to operate in a fire. Owners will receive replacement extinguishers free of charge.
Owners facing repeated repairs or unresolved recall corrections involving safety systems or structural defects may have protections under their state’s lemon law. Consulting with a consumer protection attorney can help clarify rights in these situations.
2014 FOREST RIVER XLR Summary
2014
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
6
Total Recalls
378763
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2014 FOREST RIVER XLR
365885 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT
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 Shasta Oasis and Revere recreational trailers, equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf
Risk: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
2014 FOREST RIVER XLR
487 vehicles affected
SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2014 XLR Hyperlite toyhaulers. These vehicles have an axle equalizer knurled bolt (axle shackle locating bolt) that may not be properly seated in the chassis axle hanger.
Risk: 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.
2014 FOREST RIVER XLR
2224 vehicles affected
SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
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.
Risk: 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.
2014 FOREST RIVER XLR
489 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:WATER HEATER
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 that may cause the water heater to overheat the water in the hot water supply tap.
Risk: 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.
2014 FOREST RIVER XLR
152 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2014 XLR XLT29HSF travel trailers manufactured October 10, 2013, through April 16, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the Federal Certification label incorrectly states that the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) is 11,135 pounds instead of the correct GVWR of 9,774 pounds as well as incorrectly stating the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) as 5,080 pounds instead of the correct GAWR of 4,400 pounds. As such, the vehicles do not conform to Part 567, "Certification."
Risk: If the trailer is loaded to the specifications listed on the label, tire failure may result, increasing the risk of a crash.
2014 FOREST RIVER XLR
9526 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT
Forest River is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Forest River models Blue Ridge, Cardinal, Cherokee, Columbus, EVO, Georgetown, Flagstaff, Forester, Lexington, Puma, Rockwood, Sabre, Salem, Sandpiper, Sandstorm, Sierra, Stealth, Sunseeker, Wildcat, Wildwood, Work and Play and XLR; Coachmen models Brookstone, Catalina, Chaparral, Concord, Encounter, Freedom Express, Freelander, Leprechaun, Mirada, Pursuit, and Sportcoach; Prime Time models Avenger, Crusader, Lacrosse, Saniber, and Tracer; Palomino model Maverick Truck Camper; Cargo Mate model Eliminator and Shasta models Revere, Phoenix recreational vehicles manufactured from February 13, 2013, through April 18, 2013. Due to a design change in the power awning motor assembly, the motor assembly screws may unknowingly shear.
Risk: If the motor assembly screws shear, it is possible that the awning can unfurl unexpectedly, either while the vehicle is at rest or while in transit, increasing the risk of personal injury or a vehicle crash.
Complaints
No complaints found.