NHTSA Recall 19V848000: Rim (wheels) and 2 other components
Forest River, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 5 vehicles. It affects 2020 Forest River XLR.
| NHTSA campaign | 19V848000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 79-1117 |
| Components | WHEELS › RIM; TIRES; SUSPENSION › REAR › AXLE › NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY |
| Report received | November 26, 2019 |
| Owner notification | December 10, 2019 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
An overloaded trailer can have axle or tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 19V848000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Forest River XLR | 2020 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.