Recall 16V846 affects 5 2017 Forest River Xlr Toyhauler trailers for incorrect Federal Placard axle information. Repair is free at any franchised Forest River dealer.
Forest River is recalling 5 2017 Xlr Toyhauler recreational trailers because the Federal Placard does not show that the trailer has a third axle. That missing axle information can lead an owner to overload the trailer, causing loss of vehicle control and increasing crash risk; Forest River dealers will correct the placard free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The Federal placard on a 2017 Forest River Xlr Toyhauler is the certification label that tells an owner, dealer, and inspector how the trailer was built. It lists required weight and axle information, including axle configuration, so the trailer can be identified and serviced against the correct factory data.
On the recalled trailers, the placard was printed from incorrect data. The label does not show that the trailer has a third axle, even though the trailer is built with one. Forest River traced the problem to a data entry error, not to a broken axle, frame, or running gear part.
There is no warning sign before failure. An owner looking at the trailer will still see the third axle, but the certification placard will be wrong until Forest River provides a corrected label with the third axle information.
Who's affected?
| 2017 Forest River Xlr Toyhauler | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 5 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
Not every 2017 Forest River Xlr Toyhauler trailer is on the list. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific trailer is included.
What's the safety risk?
A Federal Placard with incorrect axle information can lead an owner to load the trailer beyond its axle rating. An overloaded trailer is harder to control and increases the risk of a crash. There is no warning sign before this labeling problem affects loading decisions, so confirm the corrected placard before hauling heavy cargo. Repair is free at any franchised Forest River dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2017 Forest River Xlr Toyhauler is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Forest River dealer to schedule the free corrected Federal Placard installation.
- Bring the recall notice if Forest River mailed one. If not, reference recall number 16V846 when you call.
- Avoid loading the trailer by the incorrect placard until the corrected Federal Placard is installed.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Forest River technician installs a corrected Federal Placard so the certification label reflects the trailer's third axle. The recall repair is free, with parts and labor covered by Forest River. Forest River has a general reimbursement plan on file for owners who already paid out of pocket for this label correction before the recall repair. Bring documentation of that prior repair or payment to the service desk and ask how the plan applies to campaign 16V846.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| November 22, 2016 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| December 1, 2016 | Owner notification mailed |
| January 13, 2017 | Dealer notification began |
| January 13, 2017 | Dealer notification ended |
| January 13, 2017 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 16V846?
Recall 16V846 covers 5 2017 Forest River Xlr Toyhauler trailers with an incorrect Federal Placard that omits the third axle. Without the correct axle information, an owner can overload the trailer, causing loss of control and increasing crash risk. Forest River dealers will install a corrected placard for free.
What should I do if my 2017 Forest River Xlr Toyhauler is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific trailer is included in recall 16V846. If it is, contact a franchised Forest River dealer to schedule installation of the corrected Federal Placard. Reference recall number 16V846 and Forest River recall number 45-11122016-0272 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost. Forest River dealers will install the corrected Federal Placard free of charge, including parts and labor, for included 2017 Forest River Xlr Toyhauler trailers.
What is the safety risk?
The risk is trailer overloading. If the Federal Placard does not list the correct axle information, the operator can load the trailer beyond its proper limits. That can cause loss of vehicle control and increase crash risk. The dealer fix is a corrected placard.
What if I bought my Forest River Xlr Toyhauler used?
The free recall repair still applies. Federal recall law follows the vehicle, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific trailer is included, then give the dealer recall number 16V846 and Forest River recall number 45-11122016-0272.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/16V846000 |
|---|---|
| Forest River customer service | 1-574-642-0432 |
| NHTSA recall # | 16V846 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 16V846000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Misc. Document (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 31, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →