Recall 14V220 affects 152 2014 Forest River Xlr travel trailers with incorrect GVWR and GAWR certification labels. Corrected labels are free from Forest River.
Forest River is recalling 152 2014 Xlr travel trailers because the certification label lists the GVWR and GAWR too high. Loading the trailer to those incorrect ratings can lead to tire failure and a higher crash risk; the Forest River dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The Federal Certification label on the 2014 Forest River Xlr travel trailer is the weight label owners and service staff use to confirm how much weight the trailer is rated to carry. It lists the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating, the trailer's total loaded weight limit, and the Gross Axle Weight Rating, the weight each axle is rated to support.
On the affected trailers, that label gives the wrong limits. It states a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating of 11,135 pounds when the correct rating is 9,774 pounds, and it states a Gross Axle Weight Rating of 5,080 pounds when the correct rating is 4,400 pounds. That makes the trailer look rated for more weight than Forest River certified, which can lead an owner to load the trailer beyond its correct rating.
There is no warning sign before failure. The issue is the printed information on the certification label, so the trailer will not alert you that the listed weight ratings are wrong.
Who's affected?
| 2014 Forest River Xlr | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 152 |
Not every 2014 Forest River Xlr trailer is on the list. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific trailer is included.
What's the safety risk?
A wrong certification label can lead owners to load the trailer beyond what the tires can safely carry. That overload can cause tire failure and increase crash risk. Until the corrected label is installed, avoid loading the trailer to the old label's listed limits. Repair will be free at any franchised Forest River dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2014 Forest River Xlr is included in this recall.
- Use the owner notice Forest River mailed on May 23, 2014, or call Forest River customer service at 1-800-353-7383 to request the corrected certification label.
- Reference recall number 14V220 when you call.
- Avoid loading the trailer to the ratings on the incorrect certification label until the corrected label is installed.
- Install the corrected label Forest River supplies, or ask a Forest River service location to install it for free.
What happens at the repair
The remedy listed for recall 14V220 is a corrected certification label for the trailer. Forest River began owner notices on May 23, 2014, and said it would supply the corrected label free of charge. If service is handled through a Forest River dealer, the technician or service desk confirms the trailer identification details and installs or provides the corrected label so the GVWR and GAWR information matches the correct ratings. The dealer repair will be free once available, and parts and labor are covered under the recall.
Timeline
| April 23, 2014 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| May 23, 2014 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 14V220?
Recall 14V220 covers 152 2014 Forest River Xlr travel trailers with certification labels that list the GVWR as 11,135 pounds instead of 9,774 pounds, and the GAWR as 5,080 pounds instead of 4,400 pounds. Forest River supplies a corrected certification label for free.
What should I do if my 2014 Forest River Xlr is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific trailer is included in recall 14V220. If it is, contact Forest River customer service at 1-800-353-7383 and ask for the corrected certification label. Use the corrected ratings before loading or towing the trailer.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to fix the recall at no cost, and Forest River supplies the corrected certification label free of charge. Keep the new label with the trailer records and use its ratings when planning cargo weight.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is tire failure from overloading the trailer based on the wrong label. The incorrect label lists higher weight ratings than the trailer is certified to carry. If the trailer is loaded to those incorrect ratings, tire failure can increase crash risk.
When did Forest River start this recall?
Forest River began the recall on May 23, 2014. Owner notification was tied to supplying a corrected certification label, free of charge. If you own the trailer now and never received the label, check your VIN and contact Forest River customer service.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/14V220000 |
|---|---|
| Forest River customer service | 1-800-353-7383 |
| NHTSA recall # | 14V220 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 14V220000 |
Source documents
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Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 2, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →