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NHTSA Recall 20V276000: Hinge and attachments (structure)

Forest River, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 223 vehicles. It affects 2019–2020 Forest River XLR Micro Boost.

223
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2020
owners notified (June 1)
NHTSA campaign20V276000
Manufacturer campaign79-1161
ComponentSTRUCTURE › BODY › DOOR › HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
Report receivedMay 15, 2020
Owner notificationJune 1, 2020
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019-2020 XLR Micro Boost trailers, models XLT25LRLE-79 and XLT27LRLE-79. The fasteners used to attach the ramp door may loosen and cause the ramp door to detach from the vehicle.

Safety risk

If the ramp door detaches from the vehicle, it may result in injury and/or a crash.

Remedy

Forest River will notify owners, and dealers or authorized service centers will replace the fasteners for the ramp door, free of charge. This recall began June 1, 2020. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-0432. Forest River's number for this recall is 79-1161.

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 20V276000

Make and modelModel years
Forest River XLR Micro Boost2019, 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.