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2012 Forest River Xlr Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2012 Forest River Xlr has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 366,374 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the structure. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

EQUIPMENT 17V756000 2017-11-22 365,885 affected
Defect

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2003-2018 Forest River Berkshire, Charleston, Rockport, Cedar Creek, Cherokee, Riverstone, Salem, Sandpiper, Sierra, Vengeance, Wildcat, Wildwood, XLR Boost, Cargo Mate, Continental Cargo, motorhomes, recreational trailers, toyhaulers, cargo trailers and restroom…

Consequence

In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy

Forest River will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on December 27, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-800-348-7440, or Kidde customer service toll free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and…

EQUIPMENT 15V771000 2015-11-19 489 affected
Defect

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2012-2016 Berkshire, Charleston, Legacy, Dynamax, XLR, Continental Cargo, Work & Play, Shockwave, and Coachmen Brookstone recreational vehicles and toy haulers, equipped with Atwood on demand water heaters, models OD45, OD50, and OD50CW, manufactured…

Consequence

The overheating of the water may result in the release of steam, possibly causing the operator is to scald themselves and increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Forest River will notify owners of a field remedy as provided by Atwood to the Dealerships and O.E.M. A. Inspection and installation instructions for the remedy, to be used and applied only by qualified service center personnel. B. Installation of a water flow adjustment STOP KEY that prevents the adjustment of the…

Complaints by component

STRUCTURE:BODY
2
SUSPENSION
1
TIRES
1
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1
WHEELS
1
Total complaints6

What owners report

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

“The lippert I-beam frame used on these campers fails because lack of strength in the wheel well area. The I-beam frame will develop cracks that will eventually lead heavy swaying to the point that the tires will begin to rub on the trailer itself. In my particular case I saw smoke coming out of…”

UNKNOWN OR OTHER · reported 2021-03-25

“Tl* the contact owns a 2012 forest river thunderbolt 35x12 (na). The contact stated that the vehicle developed a three inch crack in the eye beam, which supports and mounts the suspension. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The technician diagnosed that it was…”

SUSPENSION · reported 2015-07-27

“Tl* the contact owns a 2012 forest river thunderbolt 35x12 (na). The contact stated that the vehicle developed a three inch crack in the eye beam, which supports and mounts the suspension. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The technician diagnosed that it was…”

STRUCTURE:BODY · reported 2015-07-27

“Tl* the contact owns a 2012 forest river xlr equipped with a lippert chassis. The contact mentioned that a failure was previously experienced with the tires on the vehicle. The mechanic required a change of axle size from 3,500 to 4,000. The contact stated that the chassis became fractured after…”

TIRES · reported 2015-05-27

“Tl* the contact owns a 2012 forest river xlr being hauled by a 2013 chevrolet silverado 2500 hd. The contact stated that the tires on the trailer were rubbing the inside of the wheel wells, causing the tires to prematurely be worn. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who replaced the…”

STRUCTURE:BODY · reported 2012-09-24

“Tl* the contact owns a 2012 forest river xlr being hauled by a 2013 chevrolet silverado 2500 hd. The contact stated that the tires on the trailer were rubbing the inside of the wheel wells, causing the tires to prematurely be worn. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who replaced the…”

WHEELS · reported 2012-09-24
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 2012 Forest River Xlr as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.