2018 Forest River XLR Recalls, Complaints & Specs
8 safety recalls list the 2018 Forest River XLR, and owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
8 safety recalls for the 2018 Forest River XLR
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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Equipment
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2018 XLR recreational trailers, models XLT26HFS, XLT26HFS-W, and XLT27KW. The affected trailers were not equipped with a liquid propane (LP)/carbon monoxide (CO) detector.
Remedy: Forest River has notified owners, and dealers will install an LP/CO detector, free of charge. The recall began February 6, 2019. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-0432. Forest River's number…
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Recreational vehicle/trailer (equipment)
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019 Coachmen Work and Play and Adrenaline recreational trailers, 2018-2019 Forest River Forester and XLR recreational trailers and 2018 Forest River Rockwood recreational trailers. The awning may deploy while moving.
Remedy: Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace the awning controller, free of charge. The recall began September 13, 2018. Owners may contact Coachmen customer service at 1-574-825-6302, Forester customer…
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Integrated jack/leveler/stabilizer (equipment)
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2018 Rockwood and Flagstaff, and Coachmen Freedom Express recreational trailers and 2017-2018 Palomino and XLR ToyHauler and Coachmen Viking recreational trailers equipped with a Smart-Jack model power tongue jack. The laminated plastic touch pad on the jack may crack or separate…
Remedy: Forest River will notify owners, and a Forest River or a Lippert dealer will replace the power tongue jack, free of charge. The recall began on February 20, 2018. Rockwood and Flagstaff Owners may contact Forest River…
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Equipment
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2003-2018 Forest River Berkshire, Charleston, Rockport, Cedar Creek, Cherokee, Riverstone, Salem, Sandpiper, Sierra, Vengeance, Wildcat, Wildwood, XLR Boost, Cargo Mate, Continental Cargo, motorhomes, recreational trailers, toyhaulers, cargo trailers and restroom trailers and…
Remedy: Forest River will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on December 27, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at…
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Alternator/generator/regulator (electrical system)
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2017-2018 XLR Toyhauler, Vengeance and Wolf Pack recreational trailers equipped with an optional generator. The generator's exhaust pipe is mounted too close to the trailer's plastic underbelly.
Remedy: Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the routing of the exhaust pipe, lowering it away from the plastic underbelly, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on December 4, 2017. Owners may…
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Labels (equipment) and tires
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2018 XLR ToyHaulers, models XLT23KW and XLT23KW-W. The Federal Placard on these vehicles may not provide the incorrect tire and rim combination information of ST225/75R15/E tires needing 80 PSI and rims of 16X6.0JJ. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of…
Remedy: Forest River will notify owners and provide a corrected Federal Placard, free of charge. The recall began on September 5, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-0432. Forest River's number…
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Tires
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Salem, Wildwood, XLR, Sanibel, Wildcat, Vengeance, Chaparral Lite and Columbus recreational trailers. The Federal Placard may inaccurately list the tire and rim combinations that are installed on the trailers. Additionally, the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) and the Gross…
Remedy: Forest River will notify owners and will provide a corrected Federal Placard, free of charge. The recall began on May 17, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-800-348-7440. Forest River's number…
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Recreational vehicle/trailer (equipment)
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2016-2018 XLR Toyhauler recreational vehicles. The fasteners for the side patio deck bar lock in these vehicles may not be strong enough, allowing the patio door to unlatch and the deck to drop unexpectedly.
Remedy: Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fasteners with stronger ones, free of charge. The recall began on May 17, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-0432. Forest…
1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2018 Forest River XLR have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Complaints peaked in 2018 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Tl* the contact owns a 2018 forest river 28kw xlr nitro. The contact stated that the fresh water tank detached from the trailer while traveling on the highway. The vehicle was towed to specialty rv (5”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, May 14, 2018 · Structure
Compare Forest River XLR model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Forest River XLR model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
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| 2003 Forest River XLR | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 Forest River XLR | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 Forest River XLR | 1 | 0 |
| 2006 Forest River XLR | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 Forest River XLR | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 Forest River XLR | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 Forest River XLR | 1 | 1 |
| 2010 Forest River XLR | 1 | 0 |
| 2011 Forest River XLR | 1 | 2 |
| 2012 Forest River XLR | 2 | 4 |
| 2013 Forest River XLR | 5 | 1 |
| 2014 Forest River XLR | 6 | 3 |
| 2015 Forest River XLR | 8 | 1 |
| 2016 Forest River XLR | 6 | 1 |
| 2017 Forest River XLR | 6 | 0 |
| 2018 Forest River XLR | 8 | 1 |
| 2019 Forest River XLR | 2 | 1 |
| 2020 Forest River XLR | 1 | 1 |
| 2021 Forest River XLR | 0 | 1 |
| 2022 Forest River XLR | 0 | 1 |
Checking a specific 2018 Forest River XLR
How do I know if my 2018 Forest River XLR 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. 8 campaigns currently list the 2018 Forest River XLR; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
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 17V227000).
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.
Other Forest River models
- Cherokee160 complaints
- Georgetown134 complaints
- Rockwood119 complaints
- Wildwood112 complaints
- Salem98 complaints
- Flagstaff68 complaints
- Cardinal61 complaints
- R-Pod54 complaints
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.