Complaints over time
Complaints about the 2019 Forest River XLR peaked in 2021, 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
2019 Forest River XLR
Trailer, Not Applicable, built in United States. Owner complaints on file from Mar 25, 2021 to Mar 25, 2021.
Recall campaigns covering this model year23,517 vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints1Below the median 2019 trailer
Severity index0.02019 trailers average 7.7
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Components
100% of complaints about the 2019 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
2 recall campaigns cover the 2019 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18V-624 | Sep 13, 2018 | Axles may be missing inner bearing races on the hubs, which can cause the bearing to burnout or cause the hub to overheat | Suspension | 935 | Part replacement |
| 18V-527 | Aug 13, 2018 | Awning may deploy while moving | Equipment | 2,582 | Part replacement |
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 2019 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 Mar 25, 2021Failure Mar 11, 20213,000 milesKearney, MOSuspension, Wheels
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 FOREST RIVER XLR TOWED BY A 2020 DODGE RAM 2500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 15 MPH, THE CONTACT BECAME AWARE THAT THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE ON THE CAMPER WAS TURNED INTO THE WHEEL WELL. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER AND UPON INSPECTION OF THE CAMPER HE DISCOVERED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE REAR AXLE HAD FRACTURED. THE CONTACT DECIDED TO LEAVE THE CAMPER AT THE SCENE OF THE FAILURE AND DROVE TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE HE PURCHASED A NEW AXLE. THE CONTACT REPAIRED THE AXLE OF THE CAMPER HIMSELF. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER LISTED THE CARGO WEIGHT CAPACITY AS 2,245 LBS HOWEVER, HIS UNLOADED CAMPER DRY WEIGHT WHEN MEASURED CAME TO 7,641 LB. THE CONTACT LINKED THE WEIGHT DISCREPANCY TO THE CAUSE OF THE AXLE FAILURE. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO REACH THE MANUFACTURER BUT WAS UNABLE TO. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 3,000.*DT
NHTSA complaint 11404816
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins
2 manufacturer communications cover this model year
Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.
- 791514 May 31, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
The slideroom roof header is split into two pieces whereas it should be a single solid piece across the entire length of the slideroom roof. - 511008 Apr 29, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
A limited number of outer dome skylights (V1422CLOD/V1422BROD/V1422WHOD) have displayed cracks soon after installation. Cracks may originate at the flange of the skylight and extend outward. This issue has been known to occur within 2 weeks of installation.
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.