RECALLS — FOREST RIVER XLR
Forest River XLR recalls
Forest River XLR model years 2012–2025 covered by at least one recall campaign. Pick a year to see the Canadian and U.S. campaigns side by side.
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U.S. NHTSA campaigns are listed on each year page, where they are queried live by model year. The Canadian list below covers every year together.
Transport Canada recalls
09- Electrical#2025228
3 units affected
Issue: On a small number of RV trailers, the 12 V wiring for the front exterior accent lamp may not have proper circuit protection. As a result, the wiring could overheat and melt before the fuse blows. Safety Risk: Wiring that overheats and melts could create the risk of a fire. Corrective Actions: To reduce the safety risk, Forest River advises not to use the front exterior accent lamp until the recall repairs have been completed. None of the affected trailers have been delivered to customers. Forest River will instruct dealers to add circuit protection to the wiring before the trailers are delivered.
- Accessories#2022368
6,198 units affected
Issue: On certain RV trailers and motorhomes, the fabric for the patio awning may not be properly attached. As a result, the awning could detach and fall from the vehicle. Safety Risk: An awning that falls from the vehicle could create a risk of injury. An awning that falls from a moving vehicle could create road hazard for others and increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Forest River will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect the fabric roll on the awning. It will be repaired or replaced, as necessary.
- Structure#2018425
145 units affected
On certain vehicles equipped with a Solera Smart Arm awning, the awning may open with no action from an operator. If this happens while the vehicle is in motion, the awning may detach, creating a potential road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will replace the awning controller.
- Accessories#2015557
32 units affected
On certain travel trailers and motorhomes, a defect in the on-demand hot water heater, manufactured by Atwood Mobile Products, could result in a risk of scalding injury due to excessive hot water temperature. Correction: Owners will be provided with instructions from Atwood Mobile Products on how and where to have repairs completed.
- Electrical#2015349
65 units affected
On certain travel trailers, wiring to the 30 amp main inlet may have been routed incorrectly, which could cause the connections to loosen or separate, potentially resulting in arcing or an electrical short. This could increase the risk of a fire causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will re-route wiring to eliminate a 90 degree bend.
- Label#2015092
10 units affected
On certain fifth wheel trailers, the certification label may not contain the correct Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). The label incorrectly indicates a GVWR of 9525.5 kg (21,000 lb) instead of 8164.7 kg (18,000 lb). This could lead to vehicle overloading, which would result in poor vehicle handling characteristics, increasing the risk of a crash causing injury and/or property damage. Correction: Updated labels will be mailed to owners of affected vehicles, along with instructions for proper installation.
- Accessories#2015073
9 units affected
On certain travel trailers, The nozzle of the fuel dispensing system may come into proximity with a fuel burning appliance. As a result, the fuel vapor from the nozzle could be ignited by a fuel burning appliance pilot, burner or heating element. This could result in an explosion or fire causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will move the fuel dispensing station towards the rear of the unit.
- Label#2014150
23 units affected
Certain travel trailers may not comply with Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations. Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) and Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) on the compliance label may be incorrect. GAWR may be indicated as 2,304 kg (5,080 lbs) instead of 1,996 kg (4,400 lbs) and Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) as 5,051 kg (11,135 lbs) instead of 4,433 (9,774 lbs). This could result in vehicle overloading, increasing the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Owners will be sent a revised compliance label with the correct GAWR and GVWR.
- Other#2013147
9,526 units affected
On certain fifth wheels, travel trailers and motorhomes, the electrical motor for the awning could become damaged, allowing the awning to unfurl unexpectedly. As a result, the awning could strike another vehicle, a stationary object, or a bystander, causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Dealers will replace the awning motor.
Canadian data updated August 24, 2026
Does this recall apply to my vehicle?
Matched by make, model, and model year. Many recalls affect only specific VIN ranges — confirm with your dealer using your full VIN.
What to do
Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer in both countries. To confirm a recall applies to your specific vehicle, contact your manufacturer or dealer with your full VIN, or use the official channel:
- NHTSA recall lookup (search by VIN) — U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
- Defects and recalls database — Transport Canada