2016 FOREST RIVER XLR Complaints and Recall Information
The 2016 FOREST RIVER XLR has 0 complaints and 6 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report defects related to water heaters, electrical wiring, ladder components, suspension axles, fire extinguishers, and patio deck fasteners as identified in recall notices. No consumer complaints are currently reported regarding performance or safety issues.
Six recalls address various equipment and component defects affecting the safety and operation of the vehicle. Systems impacted include the LPG water heater, electrical inlet wiring, ladder assemblies, rear axle bolts, fire extinguisher functionality, and patio deck locking mechanisms.
- Water heater overheating. NHTSA Recall 15V771000 affects 489 vehicles with Atwood on demand water heaters that may overheat, releasing steam and posing a scalding risk. Dealers apply a water flow adjustment device and secure set screw with tamper-proof labels.
- Electrical inlet wiring strain. Recall 15V493000 involves 634 units where wiring loosened at the electrical inlet may cause arcing and fire risk. Dealers rewire and secure the connections at no charge.
- Ladder hinge failure. Recall 16V828000 covers 1,104 units where retractable ladder hinges can separate due to defective welded parts, risking ladder detachment and injury. Remedy kits are installed by dealers.
- Axle bolt improper installation. Recall 16V457000 addresses 2,224 vehicles with an axle equalizer knurled bolt that may be improperly seated, allowing axle shift and loss of control. Dealers replace bolts and nuts as needed.
- Fire extinguisher malfunction. Recall 17V756000 involves 365,885 units equipped with Kidde fire extinguishers that may clog, require excess force to activate, or have detachable nozzles, increasing injury risk. Owners are instructed to obtain free replacements from Kidde.
- Patio deck fastener weakness. Recall 17V227000 affects 68 units where side patio deck bar lock fasteners may fail, causing the deck to drop unexpectedly and raising crash risk. Dealers upgrade fasteners at no cost.
Owners of 2016 FOREST RIVER XLR units dealing with multiple repairs, safety-related defects, or recall remedies that remain unresolved may wish to review their rights under their state’s lemon law for potential protections.
2016 FOREST RIVER XLR Summary
2016
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
6
Total Recalls
370404
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2016 FOREST RIVER XLR
68 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2016-2018 XLR Toyhauler recreational vehicles. The fasteners for the side patio deck bar lock in these vehicles may not be strong enough, allowing the patio door to unlatch and the deck to drop unexpectedly.
Risk: If the patio deck drops while the vehicle is in use, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
2016 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.
2016 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.
2016 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.
2016 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.
2016 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.
Complaints
No complaints found.