NHTSA Recall 18V134000
NHTSA Campaign Id 18V134000; Date: Feb. 23, 2018
if the trailer becomes uncoupled, the existing safety chains may fail, allowing the trailer to separate from the tow vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2016 Forest River Xlr Toyhauler; 2017 Forest River Xlr Toyhauler; 2018 Forest River Xlr Toyhauler
Component: Equipment:recreational Vehicle
Manufactured by: Forest River, Inc.
Affected Units:: 157
Recall Summary:
forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2016-2018 forest river xlr toyhauler recreational trailers, models xlt25kw, xlt25kw-w, xlt28kw and xlt28kw-w. the safety chains on these vehicles do not exceed the gross vehicle weight rating (gvwr) of the trailer.
How to Fix:
forest river will notify owners, and dealers will replace the safety chains with chains that exceed the vehicle's gvwr, free of charge. the recall is expected to begin april 23, 2018. owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-574-642-0432. forest river's number for this recall is 45-0645.
Recall 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.
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