NHTSA Recall 21V829000: Inverter (equipment) and 2 other components
Forest River, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 3 vehicles. It affects 2022 Forest River XLR Toyhauler.
| NHTSA campaign | 21V829000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 79-1429 |
| Components | EQUIPMENT › RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER › 120/240 VAC ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › INVERTER; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › WIRING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › 12V/24V/48V BATTERY |
| Report received | October 22, 2021 |
| Owner notification | November 5, 2021 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2022 XLR Toy Hauler Recreational Vehicles. The vehicles were incorrectly wired, and they are missing 250AMP over-current protection, which could result in melted wires and an electrical short.
Safety risk
An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the gauge wire, and install a sub panel with the correct breaker, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 5, 2021. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-642-0432. Forest River's number for this recall is 79-1429.
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.nhtsa.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 21V829000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Forest River XLR Toyhauler | 2022 |
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.