Vehicle recall 25V727000 · October 24, 2025
2021 Forest River XLR Toyhauler
The mounting brackets may be improperly located or secured, allowing the fresh water tank to detach when full.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021 XLR Toy Hauler travel trailers. The mounting brackets may be improperly located or secured, allowing the fresh water tank to detach when full.
- Consequence
- A detached water thank can create a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and add securements to the tank as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 12, 2025. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-0432. Forest River's number for this recall is 45-1997.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 25V727000
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 24, 2025
- Filed by
- Forest River, Inc.
- Manufacturer campaign
- 45-1997
- Owner notification
- November 12, 2025
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 1,868
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailer › Plumbing › Potable water
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Forest River XLR Toyhauler (2021): 2021
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