How many recalls does the 2018 Forest River Xlr Toyhauler have?

The 2018 Forest River Xlr Toyhauler has 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign on record.

How do I check if my 2018 Forest River Xlr Toyhauler has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 2018 Forest River Xlr Toyhauler?

Of 4 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is electrical system.

2018 Forest River Xlr Toyhauler Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2018 Forest River Xlr Toyhauler has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 157 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

EQUIPMENT 18V134000 2018-02-23 157 affected

Defect

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Forest River XLR Toyhauler recreational trailers, models XLT25KW, XLT25KW-W, XLT28KW and XLT28KW-W. The safety chains on these vehicles do not exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of the trailer.

Consequence

If the trailer becomes uncoupled, the existing safety chains may fail, allowing the trailer to separate from the tow vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace the safety chains with chains that exceed the vehicle's GVWR, free of charge. The recall began on March 13, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-0432. Forest River's number for this recall is 45-0645.

Complaints by component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

EQUIPMENT

STRUCTURE

Total complaints4

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“As per nhtsa campaign #18e050 the awning on the rv trailer may extend while trailer is in motion. The awning manufacturer lci is aware of this recall by did not inform my dealer about the recall. I tried to have the control module replaced through the dealer but they did not perform the…”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2018-10-31

“28 kw nitro, fresh water, city water and black tank wash out will melt off the side of unit, due to the propane hot water tank exhaust being directly below the plastic fittings. The vehicle was set up in a camping location with a city water hookup connected. *tt *tr *dt*jb*dt*as”

EQUIPMENT · reported 2018-07-04

“28 kw nitro, fresh water, city water and black tank wash out will melt off the side of unit, due to the propane hot water tank exhaust being directly below the plastic fittings. The vehicle was set up in a camping location with a city water hookup connected. *tt *tr *dt*jb*dt*as”

STRUCTURE · reported 2018-07-04

“Front bedroom a/c was incorrectly wired causing meltdown and failure of the wire nut. There was insufficient insulation stripped from the joining wires to give a good physical connection and the wire nut was loose. Vehicle was stationary at the time of the failure.”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2018-05-27

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2018 Forest River Xlr Toyhauler as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.