Recall 15V126 affects 142 2015 Forest River Xlr toy haulers with incorrect GVWR label information. Corrected labels are free from Forest River.
Forest River is recalling 142 2015 Xlr recreational vehicles and toy haulers because the certification label lists a 21,000-pound GVWR instead of the correct 18,000-pound rating. Loading the trailer to the wrong rating can overload the hitch assembly, which can cause hitch failure, loss of control, and higher crash risk; the Forest River dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The certification label on a 2015 Forest River Xlr recreational vehicle or toy hauler tells an owner and service shop the trailer's weight limits. One key line is the gross vehicle weight rating, or GVWR, which is the maximum loaded weight the trailer is rated to carry. That rating guides cargo loading and hitch setup.
On affected Xlr trailers, the label gives the wrong GVWR. The trailer is rated at 18,000 lbs, but the certification label states 21,000 lbs. That higher printed number can lead an owner to load the trailer beyond its actual rating or use hitch information based on the wrong value.
This is a labeling problem, not a part that gives a noise, light, or change in feel before it matters. There is no warning sign before failure. The issue is the incorrect weight rating printed on the trailer label.
Who's affected?
| 2015 Forest River Xlr | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 142 |
Not every 2015 Forest River Xlr trailer is on the list. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific trailer is included.
What's the safety risk?
If the trailer is loaded using the incorrect GVWR, the hitch assembly can be overloaded and fail. That failure can cause loss of control and increase crash risk. Use the corrected weight label before loading the trailer. Repair will be free at any franchised Forest River dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2015 Forest River Xlr is included in this recall.
- Contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-206-7600 for notice timing and label availability for recall number 15V126.
- Request the corrected Certification, Tire Information, and Cargo Carrying Capacity labels that fix the incorrect hitch assembly rating information.
- Use the lower GVWR information until the corrected labels are installed.
- Avoid loading the trailer based on the incorrect higher label rating before the corrected labels are in place.
What happens at the repair
Forest River's remedy is corrected paperwork labels, not a mechanical repair. Once the label remedy is available for your VIN, Forest River sends corrected Certification, Tire Information, and Cargo Carrying Capacity labels at no charge. Those labels replace the incorrect hitch assembly rating information and show the correct gross vehicle weight rating. If a service visit is needed, a Forest River service contact handles the label replacement process and confirms the trailer rating information before the trailer is loaded or towed.
Timeline
| March 3, 2015 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| March 25, 2015 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 15V126?
Recall 15V126 covers 142 2015 Forest River Xlr recreational vehicles and toy haulers with incorrect hitch rating information on the labels. The correct GVWR is 18,000 pounds, but the Certification label states 21,000 pounds. Forest River provides corrected labels for free.
What should I do if my 2015 Forest River Xlr is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific trailer is included in recall 15V126. If it is, contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-206-7600 and ask for the corrected Certification, Tire Information, and Cargo Carrying Capacity labels. Forest River's recall number is 45-03022015.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to correct the defect at no cost. For this recall, Forest River sends corrected Certification, Tire Information, and Cargo Carrying Capacity labels for free so the trailer's weight rating information matches the correct 18,000-pound GVWR.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is hitch overload from using the incorrect 21,000-pound GVWR shown on the label. If the trailer is loaded beyond the correct 18,000-pound GVWR, the hitch assembly can fail, causing loss of control and increasing crash risk.
What if I bought my Forest River Xlr used?
The free recall still applies. Recall eligibility follows the VIN, not the first owner. If you never received the 2015 owner notice, check your VIN and contact Forest River customer service with recall number 45-03022015 to request the corrected labels.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/15V126000 |
|---|---|
| Forest River customer service | 1-574-206-7600 |
| NHTSA recall # | 15V126 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 15V126000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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