Forest River, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #18V134000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 18V134000 by Forest River, Inc.. Affecting 2016-2018 forest river xlr toyhauler recreational trailers, models xlt25kw, xlt25kw-w, xlt28kw and xlt28kw-w Includes 157 affected units, Insufficient Safety Chains Installed, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModels2016-2018 forest river xlr toyhauler recreational trailers, models xlt25kw, xlt25kw-w, xlt28kw and xlt28kw-w
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.
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.