2018 Forest River XLR Toyhauler Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2018 Forest River XLR Toyhauler, and owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2018 Forest River XLR Toyhauler
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Recreational vehicle/trailer (equipment)
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.
Remedy: 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…
3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2018 Forest River XLR Toyhauler have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 2,000 miles. Complaints peaked in 2018 with 2 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“As per NHTSA campaign #18e050 the awning on the rv trailer may extend while trailer is in motion. The awning manufacturer lci is aware of this recall by did not inform my dealer about the recall. I tr”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, December 12, 2019 · Electrical system
“28 kw nitro, fresh water, city water and black tank wash out will melt off the side of unit, due to the propane hot water tank exhaust being directly below the plastic fittings. The vehicle was set up”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 13, 2018 · Equipment
Compare Forest River XLR Toyhauler model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Forest River XLR Toyhauler model year in NHTSA's database.
Checking a specific 2018 Forest River XLR Toyhauler
How do I know if my 2018 Forest River XLR Toyhauler has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2018 Forest River XLR Toyhauler; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Forest River dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 18V134000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.