Defect Description For Recall
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) Is Recalling Certain 2015 Xlr Xlf375Amp, Xlr Xlf380Amp, Xlr Xlf386X12Hp, Xlr Xlf395Amp, Xlr Xlf415Amp, And Xlr Xlf425Amp Recreational Vehicles And Toy Haulers. The Vehicles May Be Equipped With The Incorrect Hitch Assembly Rating Information. The Correct Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (Gvwr) Is 18,000Lbs, However The Certification Label States That The Gvwr Rating Is 21,000Lbs. As Such, These Trailers Fail To Conform To Part 567, “Certification.”
Make Of Vehicle
FOREST RIVER
Model Of Vehicle
XLR
Year
2015
Recall Campaign Number
15V126000
Component Description
Equipment:Other:Labels
Effect Of Defect
If The Trailer Is Loaded Based On The Incorrect Gvwr, The Hitch Assembly Would Be Overloaded Which May Result In Hitch Assembly Failure, Causing A Loss Of Control And Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Forest River Will Notify Owners And Will Send Corrected Certification, Tire Information, And Cargo Carrying Capacity Labels, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On March 25, 2015. Owners May Contact Forest River Customer Service At 1-574-206-7600. Forest River’S Number For This Recall Is 45-03022015.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20140905
End Of Manufacture
20150220
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
142
Date Owners Notified
20150325
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Date Report Received
20150303
Make Campaign Number
45-03022015
Part Number
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
567