NHTSA Campaign 17V227000
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Filed by Forest River, Inc..
NHTSA campaign 17V227000 covers 2 vehicles and concerns the equipment:recreational vehicle/trailer. The repair is free.
What this recall covers
- The defect
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2016-2018 XLR Toyhauler recreational vehicles. The 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 unexpectedly.
- The risk
- If the patio deck drops while the vehicle is in use, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fasteners with stronger ones, free of charge. The recall began on May 17, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-0432. Forest River's number for this recall is 45-03242017-0360.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Reported April 4, 2017
Vehicles covered by 17V227000 (2)
Forest River (2)
Is my vehicle affected?
Being on this list means your year, make and model fall inside campaign 17V227000. It does not mean your individual vehicle does: a campaign covers a range of VINs built in a specific window, and vehicles either side of that window are untouched.
Check the 17-character VIN from the driver-side dashboard or door jamb against NHTSA's lookup. If it is covered, the dealer must do the work free of charge, regardless of the vehicle's age or mileage.