Recall 19V050 affects 7 2018 Forest River Xlr trailers missing an LP/CO detector. Repair is free at any franchised Forest River dealer.
Forest River is recalling 7 2018 Xlr recreational trailers because they were built without a liquid propane and carbon monoxide detector. Without that detector, occupants are not alerted to high carbon monoxide levels, increasing the risk of injury, and the dealer repair is free.
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What's wrong?
The LP/CO detector in a 2018 Forest River Xlr recreational trailer is a cabin safety alarm. It watches for liquid propane gas and carbon monoxide, then sounds an alert so occupants know to get out and have the trailer checked. The detector has to be installed inside the living area to do that job.
In this recall, the affected trailers left the Forest River plant without that detector installed. Forest River traced the problem to inconsistent installation practice after a change in manufacturing personnel. The defect is not a weak sensor or a wiring problem. The safety device was missing, so it cannot warn anyone when the trailer needs that alarm.
Owners should not expect a dashboard light, sound, or smell tied to the missing detector itself. There is no warning sign before failure. The fix is to have a Forest River dealer install the LP/CO detector required under NHTSA campaign 19V050.
Who's affected?
| 2018 Forest River Xlr | Equipment |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 7 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged 1 field incident to date. |
Not every 2018 Forest River Xlr trailer is on the list. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific trailer is included.
What's the safety risk?
With no LP/CO detector installed, occupants lack the alert intended to warn them about high carbon monoxide levels, increasing the risk of injury. Treat the missing detector as a safety issue and arrange the dealer installation soon. 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 schedule the free LP/CO detector installation, which gives occupants an alert for carbon monoxide and propane.
- Bring the recall notice if Forest River mailed one. If not, reference recall number 19V050 and Forest River recall 45-0931 when you call.
- Avoid overnight use of the trailer until the LP/CO detector is installed.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Forest River technician installs the missing LP/CO detector in the trailer. The detector and labor are free under the recall, and the repair is available now. Forest River has a general reimbursement plan on file for owners who paid for this related repair before the recall notice. If you already paid out of pocket, ask Forest River customer service or the dealer service desk how to submit documented expenses.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| January 23, 2019 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| February 6, 2019 | Owner notification mailed |
| March 11, 2019 | Dealer notification began |
| March 11, 2019 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
| March 22, 2019 | Dealer notification ended |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 19V050?
Recall 19V050 covers 7 2018 Forest River Xlr recreational trailers that left the factory without a liquid propane and carbon monoxide detector. Without that detector, occupants are not warned about high carbon monoxide levels, increasing injury risk. Forest River dealers install the detector for free.
What should I do if my 2018 Forest River Xlr is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific trailer is included in recall 19V050. If it is, contact a franchised Forest River dealer to schedule installation of the LP/CO detector. Reference Forest River recall number 45-0931 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Forest River's remedy for recall 19V050 says dealers will install the LP/CO detector free of charge. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to provide the recall repair at no cost at a franchised Forest River dealer.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk in recall 19V050 is carbon monoxide exposure without an LP/CO detector to warn occupants. Carbon monoxide is dangerous because occupants do not get a clear warning from the trailer itself unless the proper detector is installed. Forest River's free remedy adds that detector.
When did Forest River start this recall repair?
Forest River began the recall repair on February 6, 2019. The remedy is available, so an included 2018 Forest River Xlr can be taken to a franchised Forest River dealer for the free LP/CO detector installation.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/19V050000 |
|---|---|
| Forest River customer service | 1-574-642-0432 |
| NHTSA recall # | 19V050 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 19V050000 |
Source documents
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 25, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →