Tag Archives: Forest River

(April 24, 2017) -- Forest River is recalling certain 2016-2017 XLR Toyhauler recreational vehicles. The fasteners for the side patio deck bar lock in these vehicles may not be strong enough, allowing the patio door to unlatch and the deck to drop unexpectedly. Read More »

(March 29, 2017) -- Georgia resident Curtis D. Cagle filed a complaint on Oct. 19, in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana against defendants Forest River and Dixie Motors, alleging that they violated the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, according to the Louisiana Record. Read More »

(March 28, 2017) -- Ryan C. Hardin and Robert J. Hardin filed a complaint on March 14 in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana against Forest River and Southern RV and Bank of the West alleging violation of Louisiana Redhibition Laws, The Louisiana Record reported. Read More »

(March 20, 2017) -- The federal placard indicates that the trailers have axles that have a capacity of 7,000 lbs when their actual capacity is 6,000 lbs. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification," NHTSA explained. Read More »

(March 13, 2017) -- Forest River is recalling 50 2017 Rockwood and Flagstaff recreational trailers because the slide room mounting bracket on these vehicles may contact the driver side front tire, potentially damaging it and causing tire deflation, NHTSA warned. Read More »

(March 10, 2017) — A Bossier Parish couple claims a camper they purchased had several defects and that not all of them have been repaired, Louisiana Record reported. Read More »

(March 7, 2017) -- The lower sidewall vent for the refrigerator was improperly installed, allowing propane gas to enter the vehicle. A propane leak into the interior of the vehicle in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire or explosion. Read More »

(March 7, 2017) -- The liquid propane line under the vehicle may be damaged from contact with the axle, causing it to leak. A propane leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire or explosion, NHTSA warned. Read More »

(March 1, 2017) -- Rather than requiring dealers obtain warranty parts from the company, Forest River is encouraging dealers to procure parts in the most expeditious manner in order to get the customers’ coach repaired in the shortest amount of time possible and back on the road. Read More »

(Feb. 27, 2017) -- If the burner(s) cannot stay lit, after the flame extinguishes, propane may continue to flow into the vehicle, increasing the risk of a fire or explosion when the stove range is reignited, NHTSA warned. Read More »

(Feb. 13, 2017) -- Forest River is recalling six 2017 XLR fifth wheel recreation vehicles which have a federal placard that identifies the vehicle as a "travel trailer" when the placard should state "fifth wheel," the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported. Read More »

(Feb. 13, 2017) -- In these vehicles, the power steering hose may be improperly routed causing inadequate clearance between the hose and power stud. As a result, the hose can rub the power stud causing arcing and a power steering fluid leak, NHTSA warned. Read More »

(Feb. 7, 2017) -- The federal placards on these vehicles may indicate an incorrect tire and rim combination. Incorrect tire information can cause the tires to be over inflated, possibly resulting in a tire blowout and increasing the risk of a crash, NHTSA warned. Read More »

(Jan. 31, 2017) -- The hinge pin may separate from the hinge plate, leading the side of the door to shift. This condition could cause the springs to lift off the hinged end of the door and could cause the top of the door to swing down with more force than normal, increasing the risk of personal injury, NHTSA explained. Read More »

(Jan. 26, 2017) -- Forest River's business expansion that was supposed to be the largest economic development project to ever come to the Village of White Pigeon is a fraction of what was announced two years ago -- and it may be as big as it's going to get, Michigan Live reported. Read More »