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NHTSARecalled Feb 23, 2018 · #18V134000

Insufficient Safety Chains Installed

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

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. 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.

Product details

Product
Insufficient Safety Chains Installed
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Model numbers
XLT25KW, XLT25KW-W, XLT28KW, XLT28KW-W
UPCs

What you should do

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.

View the official CPSC notice