2015 FOREST RIVER XLR RECALL - #16V828000
RECALL FOR EQUIPMENT
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 FR3 motorhomes manufactured September 24, 2014, to May 12, 2016; 2015-2017 Prime Time Spartan toyhaulers manufactured June 10, 2014, to May 31, 2016; 2013-2016 Palomino Columbus toyhaulers manufactured October 4, 2012, to December 4, 2015; and 2015-2016 XLR Thunderbolt and Nitro toyhaulers manufactured May 23, 2014, to November 23, 2016. These vehicles were equipped with certain aluminum, black, ladders manufactured by Christianson Industries. The affected ladders have retractable hinges, each with a welded 'top hat' that can separate from the hinge.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2015 FOREST RIVER XLR |
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| Manufacturer |
Forest River, Inc. |
| Manufactured between |
5/23/2014 - 11/23/2016 |
| Recalled on |
11/15/2016 |
| Influenced by |
Forest River, Inc. |
| Owners Notified on |
1/3/2017 |
| # Affected |
1,104 |
| Recalled for |
EQUIPMENT |
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| Description |
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 FR3 motorhomes manufactured September 24, 2014, to May 12, 2016; 2015-2017 Prime Time Spartan toyhaulers manufactured June 10, 2014, to May 31, 2016; 2013-2016 Palomino Columbus toyhaulers manufactured October 4, 2012, to December 4, 2015; and 2015-2016 XLR Thunderbolt and Nitro toyhaulers manufactured May 23, 2014, to November 23, 2016. These vehicles were equipped with certain aluminum, black, ladders manufactured by Christianson Industries. The affected ladders have retractable hinges, each with a welded 'top hat' that can separate from the hinge. |
| Consequences |
If the hinges separate from the ladder while in use, the ladder may fall from the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury. |
| Corrective action |
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a remedy kit to correct the issue, free of charge. The recall began on January 3, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-206-7600. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-11102016-0271. |
| Notes |
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| See also |
2015 FOREST RIVER XLR Recall for EQUIPMENT, OTHER, LABELS
2015 FOREST RIVER XLR Recall for EQUIPMENT, RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
2015 FOREST RIVER XLR Recall for EQUIPMENT, RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
2015 FOREST RIVER XLR Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING
2015 FOREST RIVER XLR Recall for EQUIPMENT, RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER, LPG SYSTEMS, WATER HEATER
2015 FOREST RIVER XLR Recall for SUSPENSION, REAR, AXLE, NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
2015 FOREST RIVER XLR Recall for EQUIPMENT
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