2015 FOREST RIVER XLR Complaints and Recall Information
The 2015 FOREST RIVER XLR has 0 complaints and 8 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to component defects addressed through various recalls. The recalls involve systems such as electrical wiring, water heaters, ladders, and equipment labels, among others.
There are 8 recalls affecting this vehicle model. The recalls cover a range of systems including recreational vehicle equipment, LPG water heaters, electrical wiring, suspension, and fire extinguishers. The remedies typically involve dealer inspections, repairs, or replacements provided free of charge.
Recalls- Fueling station hose risk. (Recall 15V131000) One unit is affected by a fueling station nozzle positioning issue where the hose may be too close to a fuel-burning appliance, increasing fire risk. The defect is corrected before delivery at the dealership.
- Water heater overheating. (Recall 15V771000) About 489 vehicles with Atwood water heaters may overheat water, posing a scald risk. The fix involves installing flow adjustment stops and tamper-proof labels to prevent excessive water temperature.
- Electrical inlet wiring strain. (Recall 15V493000) 634 vehicles have wiring at the AC power inlet that may loosen and arc, risking fire. Dealers will rewire and secure connections free of charge.
- Fueling station proximity hazard. (Recall 15V130000) 25 XLR Nitro models have fueling stations located too close to fuel-burning appliances, creating a fire hazard. The fix relocates the fueling station and hose nozzle.
- Aluminum ladder hinge defect. (Recall 16V828000) 1104 vehicles have retractable ladder hinges with welded parts that can separate, risking falls. Dealers install remedy kits to secure hinges.
- Incorrect hitch label. (Recall 15V126000) 142 models carry incorrect GVWR labels overstating weight capacity, risking hitch failure and loss of control. Owners receive corrected labels free of charge.
- Axle knurled bolt issue. (Recall 16V457000) 2224 vehicles have improperly seated axle bolts that may allow axle shift, causing loss of control. Dealers replace affected bolts and nuts as needed.
- Fire extinguisher malfunction. (Recall 17V756000) 365,885 vehicles are equipped with Kidde fire extinguishers that may clog or detach nozzles, preventing proper discharge and increasing injury risk. Owners receive replacement extinguishers from Kidde at no cost.
Owners dealing with repeated repairs or recall issues related to safety defects may have rights under their state’s lemon law. It is advisable to consult with a legal professional if problems remain unresolved.
2015 FOREST RIVER XLR Summary
2015
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
8
Total Recalls
370504
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2015 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.
2015 FOREST RIVER XLR
1104 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT
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, 2016. These vehicles were equipped with certain aluminum, black, ladders manufactured by Christianson Industries. The affected ladders have retractable hinges, each with a welded 'top hat' that can separate from the hinge.
Risk: If the hinges separate from the ladder while in use, the ladder may fall from the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
2015 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.
2015 FOREST RIVER XLR
142 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2015 XLR XLF375AMP, XLR XLF380AMP, XLR XLF386X12HP, XLR XLF395AMP, XLR XLF415AMP, and XLR XLF425AMP recreational vehicles and toy haulers. The vehicles may be equipped with the incorrect hitch assembly rating information. The correct gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) is 18,000lbs, however the Certification label states that the GVWR rating is 21,000lbs. As such, these trailers fail to conform to Part 567, "Certification."
Risk: If the trailer is loaded based on the incorrect GVWR, the hitch assembly would be overloaded which may result in hitch assembly failure, causing a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash.
2015 FOREST RIVER XLR
634 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
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. As a result, the wiring may loosen at the inlet connector.
Risk: If the wires are not properly secured to the connector, the wires may arc, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire.
2015 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.
2015 FOREST RIVER XLR
1 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling one model year 2015 XLR Hyperlite XLR31FDK recreational vehicle manufactured September 30, 2014, to November 25, 2015, and equipped with a front deck for carrying motorcycles and quad runners and an optional fueling station. If the fueling station nozzle is fully extended and pulled as far forward as possible, the hose may be too close to the fuel burning appliance to prevent the fuel vapors from igniting.
Risk: If the vapors released by fueling a vehicle stored in the trailer is able to reach the flame or heating element of a fuel burning appliance it may ignite, increasing the risk of a fire.
2015 FOREST RIVER XLR
25 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2015 XLR Nitro XLT31FQSL recreational vehicles manufactured July 21, 2014, to January 31, 2015 and configured with a garage in the rear of the trailer and an optional fueling station. If the fueling station nozzle is fully extended and pulled as far forward as possible, the hose may be too close to the fuel burning appliance to prevent the fuel vapors from igniting.
Risk: If the vapor from the fueling nozzle is able to reach the fuel burning appliance, there is an increased risk of a vehicle fire.
Complaints
No complaints found.