Fueling station too close to ignition source
Defect Summary
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.
Safety Consequence
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.
Corrective Action
The single unit affected by this campaign is still at the dealership and will be repaired by the dealer before delivery to the new owner. therefore, an owner notification letter will not be issued for this campaign. the recall began on april 3, 2015. owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-574-642-0437. forest river's number for this recall is 45-02172015.
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FAQ: Recall 15V131000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 15V131000?
NHTSA recall 15V131000 was issued by Forest River, Inc. on March 6, 2015. It addresses: Fueling station too close to ignition source. The recall affects approximately 1 vehicles, with the defect involving the Equipment component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Forest River, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 15V131000 or the manufacturer campaign number 45-02172015. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.