The 2022 Forest River Xlr Toyhauler has 6 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 150,267 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 14 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
EQUIPMENT22V5560002022-07-2949,295 affected
Defect
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Coachmen Catalina, Cross Trail, Pursuit, Sportscoach, East to West Della Terra, Silver Lake, Forest River Forester, FR3, Sunseeker, Wildwood, 2022 Coachmen Adrenaline, Apex, Brookstone, Chaparral, Chapparral Lite, Clipper, Freedom Express, Independence…
Consequence
An awning that drops or extends beyond normal operation can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the fabric roll or complete awning, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 17, 2022. Owners may contact the customer service numbers listed in the recall report for their designated model. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1532. This recall…
EQUIPMENT22V2430002022-04-1399,190 affected
Defect
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Coachmen Adrenaline, Apex, Catalina, Freedom Express, Spirit, East to West Alta, Della Terra, Silver Lake, Forest River Cedar Creek, Cherokee, Columbus, Flagstaff, Impression, Ozark, Rockwood, Sabre, Salem, Sandstorm, Shockwave, Stealth, Stealth Evo,…
Consequence
A gas leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the quick disconnect and perform a LP system check, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 20, 2022. Owners may contact the applicable customer service number for their vehicle model. Please see the recall report for the list of phone numbers.
EQUIPMENT22V1430002022-03-11645 affected
Defect
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2022 East to West Della Terra, Silver Lake, Vibe, and XLR Boost Toy Hauler travel trailers. The coupler was improperly welded, which may cause the trailer to separate from the tow vehicle.
Consequence
Trailer separation from a tow vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the coupler as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 31, 2022. Owners may contact the following customer service numbers: Forest River 1-574-825-4995; East to West Della Terra & Silver Lake 1-574-264-6664; Vibe 1-574-296-2084; and XLR 1-574-642-0432.…
EQUIPMENT22V1350002022-03-081,009 affected
Defect
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2022 Coachmen Catalina, Aurora, Apex, Freedom Express, Spirit, Work N Play, Forest River XLR Toy Hauler, Vengeance, Sabre, Cherokee, and Cardinal travel trailers and fifth wheels. The wire cord that connects to the back of the 50AMP shore power inlet may be loose.
Consequence
Loose wires may contact each other and cause an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the shore cord inlet, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 5, 2022. Owners may contact the following customer service numbers: Forest River 1-574-825-4995; Catalina & Aurora 1-574-825-8657; APEX 1-574-825-8205; Freedom Express & Work n Play 1-574-825-6302; Cardinal…
STRUCTURE21V8300002021-10-22125 affected
Defect
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021-2022 XLR Toy Hauler recreational vehicles. The protective panel that separates the furnace and furnace components from the mid-deck cargo area is missing.
Consequence
Cargo could contact the furnace wiring and other components, resulting in an electrical short and increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will install a felt-covered wall panel, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 1, 2021. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-642-0432. Forest River's number for this recall is 79-1432.
EQUIPMENT21V8290002021-10-223 affected
Defect
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2022 XLR Toy Hauler Recreational Vehicles. The vehicles were incorrectly wired, and they are missing 250AMP over-current protection, which could result in melted wires and an electrical short.
Consequence
An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the gauge wire, and install a sub panel with the correct breaker, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 5, 2021. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-642-0432. Forest River's number for this recall is 79-1429.
Complaints by component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
3
2fires1injuries
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
2
1fires
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
1
1fires
EQUIPMENT
1
1fires1injuries
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE
1
POWER TRAIN
1
SERVICE BRAKES
1
STRUCTURE:BODY
1
TIRES
1
TRAILER HITCHES
1
1fires1injuries
Total complaints14
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“The failure involves the trailer brake wiring system. The brake wiring harness near the rear bathroom plumbing exit is improperly routed and installed in direct proximity to moving suspension components. This has resulted in repeated abrasion and damage to the brake wiring, causing intermittent…”
“On 10/17/2025 while parked at bethpage campground in urbanna, va, the roof of our rv caught fire. The fire alarms did not sound the only indication was smoke filling the rv. Thankful this was during the day and we were awake. I felt the walls finding nothing hot then went outside and discovered…”
“On 10/17/2025 while parked at bethpage campground in urbanna, va, the roof of our rv caught fire. The fire alarms did not sound the only indication was smoke filling the rv. Thankful this was during the day and we were awake. I felt the walls finding nothing hot then went outside and discovered…”
“On 10/17/2025 while parked at bethpage campground in urbanna, va, the roof of our rv caught fire. The fire alarms did not sound the only indication was smoke filling the rv. Thankful this was during the day and we were awake. I felt the walls finding nothing hot then went outside and discovered…”
“Tire size: st 205 / 75 r 15 returning ng home from a camping vacation. Traveling on interstate 10 east of san antonio. Experienced a right rear blowout in a tandem axle camping trailer. Upon replacing damaged tire with included spare noticed considerable damage to wheel well from exploded tire.…”
“The contact owns a 2022 forest river xlr toyhauler. Before purchasing the toy hauler, the contact noticed that the coupler had severe rust and was improperly welded. Upon investigation, the contact discovered nhtsa campaign number: 22v143000 (equipment, trailer hitch) which she linked to the…”
“The contact owns a 2022 forest river xlr toyhauler. Before purchasing the toy hauler, the contact noticed that the coupler had severe rust and was improperly welded. Upon investigation, the contact discovered nhtsa campaign number: 22v143000 (equipment, trailer hitch) which she linked to the…”
“The contact owns a 2022 forest river xlr toyhauler. Before purchasing the toy hauler, the contact noticed that the coupler had severe rust and was improperly welded. Upon investigation, the contact discovered nhtsa campaign number: 22v143000 (equipment, trailer hitch) which she linked to the…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2022 Forest River Xlr Toyhauler as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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