Complaints over time
Complaints about the 2014 Forest River XLR peaked in 2016, with 2 filed
Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Model year
2014 Forest River XLR
Trailer, Not Applicable, built in United States. Owner complaints on file from Jul 22, 2016 to Jun 28, 2019.
Recall campaigns covering this model year6379k vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints33.0 times the median 2014 trailer
Severity index0.02014 trailers average 6.6
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Components
67% of complaints about the 2014 Forest River XLR name structure
Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls
6 recall campaigns cover the 2014 Forest River XLR
Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.
| Campaign | Filed | Subject | Component | Vehicles | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17V-756 | Nov 22, 2017 | These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the… | Equipment | 365,885 | Part replacement |
| 17V-292 | May 2, 2017 | These vehicles have an axle equalizer knurled bolt (axle shackle locating bolt) that may not be properly seated in the chassis axle hanger | Suspension | 487 | Part replacement |
| 16V-457 | Jun 22, 2016 | These vehicles may have an axle equalizer knurled bolt (axle shackle locating bolt) that may not be properly seated in the chassis axle hanger | Suspension | 2,224 | Part replacement |
| 15V-771 | Nov 19, 2015 | Affected water heaters have a water and gas valve that may cause the water heater to overheat the water in the hot water supply tap | Equipment | 489 | Repair or modification |
| 14V-220 | Apr 23, 2014 | In the affected vehicles, the Federal Certification label incorrectly states that the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) is 11,135 pounds instead… | Equipment | 152 | Label or owner notice |
| 13V-203 | May 17, 2013 | Due to a design change in the power awning motor assembly, the motor assembly screws may unknowingly shear | Equipment | 9,526 | Part replacement |
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 2014 Forest River XLR
The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.
3 complaints on file, page 1 of 1.
- Filed Jun 28, 2019Failure Jun 20, 201919,000 milesBOX Elder, SDBody, Unknown or other
WHILE PULLING OUR CAMPER DOWN THE HIGHWAY, THE FRONT OF THE CAMPER SNAPPED (2ND DECK OF A FIFTH WHEEL CAMPER). WE WERE TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY 89 EAST OF THE GRAND CANYON WHERE THE ROADWAY HAS MULTIPLE DIPS IN THE ROAD. WE HEARD A LOUD BANG FROM THE CAMPER. WHEN WE STOPPED FOR FUEL IN PAGE AZ, WE DISCOVERED MANY DENTS AND SPLITS IN THE FRONT OF THE SIDEWALKS OF THE CAMPER. I TOOK PHOTOS TO SEND TO XLR WARRANTY DEPARTMENT WHERE I WAS REFERRED TO LIPPERT, THE MFG OF THE CAMPER FRAME. WHEN I PULLED DOWN THE FRONT TRIM PIECE TO SEE WHAT BROKE, I DISCOVERED THAT THE FRAME JUST WAS ASSEMBLED WITH WELDS THAT LOOK LIKE AN 8TH GRADER DID IN METAL SHOP. THE TOP 5 BRACE SUPPORTS ALL HAVE BROKEN WELDS, AS WELL AS A BROKEN WELD AND CRACKED MAIN 2ND DECK FRAME MEMBER ABOVE THE BATTERY COMPARTMENT ON THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE CAMPER. THE ENGINEERING, OR LACK THEREOF, OF THE WELDS AND THE FRAME MEMBERS USED WOULD HARDLY HOLD A MOUNTAIN BICYCLE FRAME TOGETHER, LET ALONE TRYING TO USE SUCH POOR CRAFTSMANSHIP ON A 21,000LB 5TH WHEEL CAMPER. IF WE WOULD HAVE TRAVELED MUCH FARTHER DOWN THE ROAD, THE ENTIRE FRONT END COULD HAVE BROKE OFF, LEAVING A 10 TON PROJECTILE ROLLING INTO WHO KNOWS WHAT.*DT *JB
NHTSA complaint 11228257 - Filed Nov 14, 2016Failure Nov 14, 2016Apple Valley, CABody
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FOREST RIVER XLR TOWED BY A 2003 FORD F-350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT UPON ARRIVAL FROM A TRIP, SHE DROVE INTO HER DRIVEWAY AND NOTICED THAT THE PASSENGER'S SIDE TIRE WAS DRAGGING. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE FRAME WAS RUSTED OUT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
NHTSA complaint 10925887 - Filed Jul 22, 2016Failure Jul 17, 20164,000 milesHouston, TXTires
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FOREST RIVER V-CROSS (NA) EQUIPPED WITH VAIL SPORT ST LH99 TIRES, SIZE: 225/75D15. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE FRONT PASSENGER TIRE BLEW OUT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TIRE THREADS SEPARATED. THE TIRE WAS REPLACED. THE TIRES WERE THE ORIGINAL TIRES. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14T001000 (TIRES). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT PROVIDED. THE TIRE AND VEHICLE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 4,000.
NHTSA complaint 10887822
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins
No manufacturer communications on file
Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.