| NHTSA Recall # | 137415 |
| NHTSA Compaign # | 18V134000 |
| MFG Compaign # | 45-0645 |
| Manufacturer | Forest River, Inc. |
| Supplier | FOREST RIVER |
| Brand | FOREST RIVER |
| Model | XLR TOYHAULER |
| Model Year | 2016 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER |
| Date of notification | 13/03/18 |
| Begin date of manufacuring | 31/03/16 |
| End date of manufacturing | 15/02/18 |
| Type of recall | V |
| Recall initiator | MFR |
| Report received | 23/02/18 |
| Report created | 26/02/18 |
| Regulation part number | |
| FMV safety standard number | |
| Estimated number of affected units | 157 |
| Defect summary | 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. |
| Consequence summary | 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. |
| Corrective action | 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. |
| Recall notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). |