Complaints over time
Complaints about the 2016 Forest River XLR peaked in 2017, with 1 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
2016 Forest River XLR
Trailer, Not Applicable, built in United States. Owner complaints on file from Oct 3, 2017 to Oct 3, 2017.
Recall campaigns covering this model year6370k vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints1Close to the median 2016 trailer
Severity index0.02016 trailers average 8.7
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Components
100% of complaints about the 2016 Forest River XLR name suspension
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 2016 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-227 | Apr 4, 2017 | Fasteners for the side patio deck bar lock in these vehicles may not be strong enough, allowing the patio door to unlatch and the deck to drop… | Equipment | 68 | Part replacement |
| 16V-828 | Nov 15, 2016 | These vehicles were equipped with certain aluminum, black, ladders manufactured by Christianson Industries | Equipment | 1,104 | Repair or modification |
| 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 |
| 15V-493 | Aug 5, 2015 | In the affected vehicles, the wiring at the electrical inlet used for connecting external AC power to the trailer may have been strained during… | Electrical system | 634 | Repair or modification |
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 2016 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.
1 complaint on file, page 1 of 1.
- Filed Oct 3, 2017Failure Sep 20, 2017Grand Terrace, CASuspension
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 FOREST RIVER XLR HITCHED TO A 2016 GMC SIERRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, HE NOTICED THAT THE TRAILER WAS LEANING TOWARD THE RIGHT. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THE REAR PASSENGER LEAF SPRING BOLT WAS FRACTURED AND SHIFTED FORWARD. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR MECHANIC. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED WITH BOLTS FROM AN AUTO SHOP. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AT 574-642-0431 AND THERE WAS NO ANSWER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V457000 (SUSPENSION). THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
NHTSA complaint 11031463
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins
1 manufacturer communication cover this model year
Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.
- 450963 Feb 14, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Onan Generator troubleshooting, diagnosis, design, and mitigation of generator cooling related issues. It is intended to present current documentation, at the time of writing, and provide a source for learning how to prevent and/or fix generator overheat co…
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.