Recall 21V829 covers 3 2022 Forest River Xlr Toyhauler vehicles with incorrect wiring and missing over-current protection. Free franchised Forest River dealer repair once available.
Forest River is recalling 3 2022 Xlr Toyhauler recreational vehicles because incorrect wiring left them without 250AMP over-current protection. Melted wires can cause an electrical short and increase the risk of a fire; the Forest River dealer repair will be free once the remedy is available.
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What's wrong?
The electrical system in a 2022 Forest River Xlr Toyhauler uses an inverter, battery wiring, and breakers to move power safely between the trailer's battery side and household-style outlets. The inverter changes 12V battery power into 110V power for onboard equipment. Breakers and properly sized wires are there to stop excess current before heat builds in the wiring.
On affected trailers, the 12V and 110V circuits were wired incorrectly after Forest River changed to a new inverter setup. The trailer was also missing 250AMP over-current protection. Without that protection, an electrical fault can put too much current through the wiring, which can melt wires and create an electrical short.
There is no warning sign before failure. An owner should not expect a light, sound, or smell before the wiring overheats or shorts.
Who's affected?
The scope is limited to trailer electrical equipment: the inverter, wiring, and battery circuit are listed under the same campaign.
| 2022 Forest River Xlr Toyhauler | Inverter |
|---|---|
| 2022 Forest River Xlr Toyhauler | wiring |
| 2022 Forest River Xlr Toyhauler | battery |
| Units affected | 3 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific trailer is included.
What's the safety risk?
An electrical short increases the risk of a fire. There is no warning sign before failure, so treat this as a repair to schedule promptly if your VIN is included. Repair will be free at any franchised Forest River dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2022 Forest River Xlr Toyhauler is included in this recall.
- Wait for Forest River repair instructions before scheduling the dealer repair, since the remedy status is not listed as available.
- Call Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-0432 with questions and reference recall number 21V829 and Forest River recall 79-1429.
- Keep the toy hauler away from high electrical load until Forest River confirms the free gauge-wire and breaker repair is ready.
- Bring the owner letter Forest River mailed on November 5, 2021, or give the dealer the recall numbers when the repair opens.
What happens at the repair
Forest River's remedy is to replace the gauge wire and install a sub panel with the correct breaker. Once the repair is available, a Forest River technician will complete that work at no charge. Parts and labor are covered under the recall. If you already paid for a repair within the scope of this defect, submit the service invoice to the XLR Forest River Warranty Manager at the address listed in the recall notice. Refund eligibility is limited to repairs tied to this recall defect.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| October 22, 2021 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| November 5, 2021 | Owner notification mailed |
| December 1, 2021 | Dealer notification began |
| December 1, 2021 | Dealer notification ended |
| December 1, 2021 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 21V829?
Recall 21V829 covers 3 2022 Forest River Xlr Toyhauler recreational vehicles wired without 250AMP over-current protection. The defect can melt wires and cause an electrical short, increasing fire risk. Forest River dealers will replace the gauge wire and install the correct breaker for free.
What should I do if my 2022 Forest River Xlr Toyhauler is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific recreational vehicle is included in recall 21V829. If it is, contact a franchised Forest River dealer or Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-642-0432 and reference Forest River recall 79-1429. The dealer repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost. For recall 21V829, Forest River dealers will replace the gauge wire and install a sub panel with the correct breaker free of charge.
What is the safety risk in recall 21V829?
The safety risk is fire from an electrical short. The affected 2022 Forest River Xlr Toyhauler vehicles were incorrectly wired and lack the required over-current protection, which can melt wires. Confirm your VIN and arrange the free dealer repair.
When were owners notified about recall 21V829?
Forest River mailed owner notification letters on November 5, 2021. If you bought the Xlr Toyhauler used or never received a letter, check your VIN to confirm whether your recreational vehicle is included, then call a Forest River dealer with recall number 79-1429.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/21V829000 |
|---|---|
| Forest River customer service | 1-574-642-0432 |
| NHTSA recall # | 21V829 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 21V829000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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