- The problem
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019 Coachmen Catalina and Apex travel trailers and Forest River Shasta, Wildwood, Salem, Vibe, Sierra, Sandpiper, XLR and Prime Time travel trailers. The axles may be missing inner bearing races on the hubs, which can cause the bearing to burnout or cause the hub to overheat.
- The risk
- The missing bearing race may cause premature hub bearing failure, possibly resulting in a separation of the hub from the axle, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace the defective hubs with new hubs or replace the axles, free of charge. The recall began October 9, 2018. For customer service, Catalina owners may contact Coachmen at 1-574-825-8657, Apex owners should call 1-574-358-0401, Shasta owners: 1-574-825-8717, Wildwood and Salem owners: 1-574-534-3167, Vibe owners: 1-574-296-2084, Sierra and Sandpiper owners: 1-574-534-4574, XLR owners: 1-574-642-0432, Prime Time owners: 1-574-862-1025. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-0851.
Vehicle safety record
2019 Forest River XLR Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2019 Forest River XLR have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in September 2018 for the non-powered axle assembly.
NHTSA data checked
FFar more problems than a typical XLR year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2019 Forest River XLR recalls 2
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019 Coachmen Work and Play and Adrenaline recreational trailers, 2018-2019 Forest River Forester and XLR recreational trailers and 2018 Forest River Rockwood recreational trailers. The awning may deploy while moving.
- The risk
- If the awning deploys while moving, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace the awning controller, free of charge. The recall began September 13, 2018. Owners may contact Coachmen customer service at 1-574-825-6302, Forester customer service at 1-574-206-7600, Rockwood customer service at 1-574-642-4053, XLR Toyhauler customer service at 1-574-642-0432, or Lippert customer service at 1-574-538-4514 or [email protected]. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-0715.
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Forest River XLR: every year compared
All XLR years2019 Forest River XLR vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Forest River XLR | 0 | 2 | F | |
| 2019 Forest River Cherokee | 9 | 6 | F | Compare |
| 2019 Forest River Flagstaff | 7 | 6 | F | Compare |
| 2019 Forest River Berkshire | 6 | 9 | F | Compare |
| 2019 Forest River Cedar Creek | 2 | 3 | C | Compare |
| 2019 Forest River Forester | 1 | 2 | C | Compare |
| 2019 Forest River Cardinal | 1 | 1 | B | Compare |
| 2019 Forest River Cardinal Luxury | 1 | 0 | - | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2019 Forest River XLR
Does the 2019 Forest River XLR have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2019 Forest River XLR: non-powered axle assembly (September 2018); recreational vehicle / trailer (August 2018). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2019 Forest River XLR had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2019 Forest River XLR a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 20 out of 100 (grade F: far more problems than a typical Forest River XLR year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
What should I do if my 2019 Forest River XLR has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data