Forest River Xlr recalled over injury risk

Recall date

November 26, 2019

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Forest River, Inc. recalls 2020 Forest River Xlr

Recall number

19V848000

Brand / firm

Forest River

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 5 units

Why it was recalled

An overloaded trailer can have axle or tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.

What was recalled

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2020 XLR Boost trailers, model XLT18RLE. An undersized axle, tire, and rim combination were installed, possibly resulting in the trailer being overloaded.

What to do

Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install properly sized axles and tire/wheel combinations, free of charge. The recall began December 10, 2019. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-0432. Forest River's number for this recall is 79-1117.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.