2011 Forest River Xlr problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Suspension (1)
Safety recalls (1)
Equipment 2017-11-22 · campaign 17V756000 · 365,885 vehicles
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 trailers and 2009-2018 Coachmen Mirada, Pursuit, Concord, Leprechaun, Freelander, Orion and Prism motorhomes, 2009-2017 Coachmen Apex and Catalina recreational trailers, and 2013-20
Risk: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: 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 click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-0544.
What owners report
2016-01-26 · Unknown Or Other“we were on a road trip to las vegas, and then onto congress, az for a trip over christmas and new years. on dec 21st, in cedar city, my husband looked back to see the frame on the front of the fifth wheel separating. we made it to las vegas and filed a claim with good sam's ins. company. we then went onto congress, az. it took our insurance company…”
2013-11-01 · Suspension · 10,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2011 forest river xlr rv. the contact stated that the tires were wearing prematurely. the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the technician diagnosed that the middle axle needed to be replaced. the failure recurred on the front drivers side tire. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.