Complaints over time
Complaints about the 2018 Forest River XLR peaked in 2018, 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
2018 Forest River XLR
Body and fuel not decoded. Owner complaints on file from May 14, 2018 to May 14, 2018.
Recall campaigns covering this model year8371k vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints1Close to the median 2018 vehicle
Severity index0.0Crash, fire, injury or death per 100
First 24 months1Complaints in its first two years
Components
100% of complaints about the 2018 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
8 recall campaigns cover the 2018 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19V-050 | Jan 23, 2019 | Affected trailers were not equipped with a liquid propane (LP)/carbon monoxide (CO) detector | Equipment | 7 | Repair or modification |
| 18V-527 | Aug 13, 2018 | Awning may deploy while moving | Equipment | 2,582 | Part replacement |
| 18V-051 | Jan 12, 2018 | Laminated plastic touch pad on the jack may crack or separate allowing water to enter, potentially causing the jack to operate unintentionally | Equipment | 1,349 | Part replacement |
| 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-708 | Nov 10, 2017 | Generator's exhaust pipe is mounted too close to the trailer's plastic underbelly | Electrical system | 762 | Inspection |
| 17V-523 | Aug 25, 2017 | Federal Placard on these vehicles may not provide the incorrect tire and rim combination information of ST225/75R15/E tires needing 80 PSI and… | Equipment | 34 | Label or owner notice |
| 17V-282 | Apr 26, 2017 | Federal Placard may inaccurately list the tire and rim combinations that are installed on the trailers | Tires | 71 | Label or owner notice |
| 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 |
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 2018 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 May 14, 2018Failure Apr 30, 2018Circleville, OHStructure
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 FOREST RIVER 28KW XLR NITRO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRESH WATER TANK DETACHED FROM THE TRAILER WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO SPECIALTY RV (509 S BROAD ST, LANCASTER, OH) WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE FRESH WATER TANK WAS DETACHED. THE TRAILER WAS REPAIRED. THE CONTACT SPOKE WITH THE MANUFACTURER AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE FAILURE WAS INHERENT TO THE TRAILER. THE VIN WAS NOT PROVIDED. THERE WAS NO MILEAGE.
NHTSA complaint 11093774
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.