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

makesAndModels

2016-2018 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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 18V134000
Manufacturer: Forest River, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2018-02-23T00:00:00
Subject: Insufficient safety chains installed
Component: Equipment
Potentially Affected Units: 157

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 45-0645
Recall Type: Vehicle
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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 42.68

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NHTSA ID: 18V134000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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