This campaign
- Campaign number
- 18V-134
- Manufacturer
- Forest River, Inc.
- Component
- EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
- Report received
- February 23, 2018
Rigs named in this campaign
NHTSA named these model years. A model year on this list is not proof your VIN is included.
The problem
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Forest River XLR Toyhauler recreational trailers, models XLT25KW, XLT25KW-W, XLT28KW and XLT28KW-W. The safety chains on these vehicles do not exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of the trailer.
The safety risk
If the trailer becomes uncoupled, the existing safety chains may fail, allowing the trailer to separate from the tow vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace the safety chains with chains that exceed the vehicle's GVWR, free of charge. The recall began on March 13, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-0432. Forest River's number for this recall is 45-0645.
Dates
NHTSA received the report on February 23, 2018.
What to do next
Check the VIN at NHTSA before you treat this campaign as yours. If the lookup shows this campaign for your VIN, call a dealer or the manufacturer named in the remedy.
Your rights with an open recall
If NHTSA shows this campaign for your VIN, these answers explain who pays and what to do if a dealer will not do the repair.
Source
This page uses the campaign text NHTSA published.