Recall 17V523 affects 34 2018 Forest River Xlr vehicles with incorrect tire and rim placards. Forest River provides corrected placards free.
Forest River is recalling 34 2018 Xlr toy haulers because the federal placard gives the wrong tire and rim information. That mistake can lead owners or service shops to install the wrong replacement tires and raise the risk of a crash; Forest River dealers will complete the repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The Federal Placard on a 2018 Forest River Xlr is the tire and loading label mounted on the trailer. It tells an owner and service shop the correct tire size, rim size, and inflation pressure for the equipment installed. On this recall, the key information is the ST225/75R15/E tire, 80 PSI inflation pressure, and 16X6.0JJ rim combination.
On affected Xlr toy haulers, a data system error caused the tire and rim tables to mismatch. That error led Forest River to print the wrong tire and rim combination information on the Federal Placard. The trailer itself is recalled because the label does not match the required tire selection and rim information under Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 110.
There is no warning sign before failure. This is a labeling problem, so an owner will not feel a change in braking, steering, or ride that points to the incorrect placard.
Who's affected?
The included components are the vehicle label and tire information for the same Xlr trailer.
| 2018 Forest River Xlr | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
|---|---|
| 2018 Forest River Xlr | tire |
| Units affected | 34 |
A matching 2018 Forest River Xlr trailer does not confirm inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific trailer is included.
What's the safety risk?
Incorrect tire-size information can lead an operator to install replacement tires that do not match the vehicle specification. That mismatch increases the risk of a crash. Before replacing tires, confirm your VIN and use the corrected placard from Forest River. Repair is free at any franchised Forest River dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2018 Forest River Xlr is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Forest River dealer to get the free corrected Federal Placard that lists the correct tire, rim, and pressure information.
- Reference recall number 17V523 and Forest River recall 45-0509 when you call.
- Bring the owner letter if you received one, or ask Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-0432 for the corrected placard.
- Use the corrected placard before replacing tires or rims so the trailer gets the specified tire and rim combination.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Forest River technician supplies the corrected Federal Placard and confirms the label shows the right tire and rim combination for the trailer. The corrected placard gives owners and service staff the tire size, rim size, and inflation pressure needed for the vehicle. The recall repair is free of charge. If your VIN is included, ask the service desk to install the corrected placard before the trailer is returned to regular use.
Timeline
| August 25, 2017 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| September 5, 2017 | Owner notification mailed |
| October 23, 2017 | Dealer notification began |
| October 23, 2017 | Dealer notification ended |
| October 23, 2017 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 17V523?
Recall 17V523 covers 34 2018 Forest River Xlr toy haulers, including XLT23KW and XLT23KW-W models, with an incorrect Federal Placard for tire and rim information. Wrong replacement tires can increase crash risk. Forest River provides a corrected placard for free.
What should I do if my 2018 Forest River Xlr is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific toy hauler is included in recall 17V523. If it is, contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-0432 or a Forest River dealer and ask for the corrected Federal Placard. Reference Forest River recall number 45-0509 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to fix the defect at no cost. For this recall, Forest River provides the corrected Federal Placard free of charge, so owners are not responsible for the label correction.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is that the wrong placard information can lead an owner or service shop to install incorrect replacement tires. Tires that do not match the required size and pressure information can increase crash risk, so use the corrected placard before replacing tires.
When did Forest River start this recall?
Forest River began this recall on September 5, 2017. If you bought the toy hauler used or never received a letter, check your VIN and reference recall 17V523 or Forest River recall number 45-0509 when you contact the dealer or customer service.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/17V523000 |
|---|---|
| Forest River customer service | 1-574-642-0432 |
| NHTSA recall # | 17V523 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 17V523000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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