4 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - TIRES
Posted on: 2020-12-11
Description
Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2020-2021 xlr boost toy hauler recreational vehicles. The federal placard and cargo carrying capacity (ccc) label may state a lower weight than the actual weight. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 120, wheels and rims-other than passenger cars.
Consequence
An inaccurate weight on the federal placard can cause the vehicle to be overloaded, possibly causing damage to the tires and increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Forest river will notify owners and will provide a new federal placard and replace any damaged tires, free of charge. The recall began january 8, 2021. Owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-574-642-0432. Forest river's number for this recall is 79-1257.
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.
DEFECT #2 - WHEELS
Posted on: 2020-12-11
Description
Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2020-2021 xlr boost toy hauler recreational vehicles. The federal placard and cargo carrying capacity (ccc) label may state a lower weight than the actual weight. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 120, wheels and rims-other than passenger cars.
Consequence
An inaccurate weight on the federal placard can cause the vehicle to be overloaded, possibly causing damage to the tires and increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Forest river will notify owners and will provide a new federal placard and replace any damaged tires, free of charge. The recall began january 8, 2021. Owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-574-642-0432. Forest river's number for this recall is 79-1257.
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.
DEFECT #3 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Posted on: 2020-12-11
Description
Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2020-2021 xlr boost toy hauler recreational vehicles. The federal placard and cargo carrying capacity (ccc) label may state a lower weight than the actual weight. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 120, wheels and rims-other than passenger cars.
Consequence
An inaccurate weight on the federal placard can cause the vehicle to be overloaded, possibly causing damage to the tires and increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Forest river will notify owners and will provide a new federal placard and replace any damaged tires, free of charge. The recall began january 8, 2021. Owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-574-642-0432. Forest river's number for this recall is 79-1257.
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.
DEFECT #4 - STRUCTURE
Posted on: 2021-10-22
Description
Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2021-2022 xlr toy hauler recreational vehicles. The protective panel that separates the furnace and furnace components from the mid-deck cargo area is missing.
Consequence
Cargo could contact the furnace wiring and other components, resulting in an electrical short and increasing the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
Dealers will install a felt-covered wall panel, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed november 1, 2021. Owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-574-642-0432. Forest river's number for this recall is 79-1432.
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.