2021 Forest River XLR TOYHAULER: complaints, problems and recalls

PROPANE LINE LOCATION IN TIRE WELL. TIRES RUBBED HOLE IN PROPANE LINE CAUSING A PROPANE LEAK. WE DRIVE WITH PROPANE OFF. GOT TO CAMPSITE AND TURNED PROPANE ON. WITHIN A HALF HOUR SMELLED PROPANE REALLY BAD. TURNED OFF PROPANE. CALLED RV REPAIR AND THEY FOUND THE LEAK. THIS IS A DANGEROUS DESIGN FLAW.

Owner-reported narrative. 1,700 miles reported. Look up ODI 11416749 at NHTSA ↗

The contact owns a 2021 Forest River XLR. The contact stated that the automatic leveling system for the RV suddenly failed, causing the front leveling legs of the RV to collapse. As a result, the vehicle collapsed to the ground. There were no injuries sustained. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did not provide any assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. A failure mileage was unknown.

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11423129 at NHTSA ↗

The contact owns a 2021 Forest River XLR Toy Hauler. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle fishtailed, spun around, and the driver noticed that the wheels were detached, and trailer was resting on the hub. The contact stated that the wheels were not installed properly. The contact called the local dealer, but vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was unknown.

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11432130 at NHTSA ↗

The contact owns a 2021 Forest River XLR Toy Hauler. The contact stated that while her husband was driving 65 MPH, the rear driver’s side tire on the toy hauler detached from the vehicle without warning. The contact's husband was able to pull off the highway and a fellow motorist explained to them that the tire had detached from the toy hauler and rolled across the freeway and ricocheted off the divider. A highway patrol officer assisted her and her husband in attempting to find the tire; however, the tire was never found. The contact was able …

Owner-reported narrative. 2,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11432275 at NHTSA ↗

The contact owns a 2021 Forest River XLR ToyHauler. The contact stated that there was a dent in the roof which allowed water into the trailer. The water leakage caused a shortage in the electrical system. The contact had not taken the trailer to the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 1,800.

Owner-reported narrative. 1,800 miles reported. Look up ODI 11432858 at NHTSA ↗

Multiple Tires: On highway travelling 55 - 60 mph when the tire blew on trailer. Tread went flying onto highway and damaged the underneath and side of the trailer. We checked tire pressure before we left on our short trip. Tires had minimal usage (estimated 1500 miles total). This was the worst one but on same trip another tire failed where tread separated from tire on 7/29/22. I have included photos of both and spare on trailer now with indicative info. The first flat however we were notified by passerby and were able to pull off highwa…

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11477380 at NHTSA ↗

ST225/75R15 Castlerock Tires by Lionshead. We actually had three of these tires fail on this vehicle in 2 seperate incidents within 5 weeks. I will file them seperately as it asks tire location and doesn't give option for multiple. In the incident in which the Rear Passenger Side Tire failed, we were driving about 60mph on Mississippi Highway towing the 2021 XLR Boost Toy hauler trailer with a Ram3500 dually around 3am. We had checked pressures and visually inspected the tires before leaving Tennessee at midnight. The tire tread blew apar…

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11552192 at NHTSA ↗

Lionshead Castlerock ST225/75R15 Tires on XLR Boost Toy Hauler Trailer. Within 5 weeks we had 3 tires fail in 2 incidents. I have already filed on the 2nd incident, but since it asks for tire location I am filing this second complaint for first incident. In the incident in which the front passenger side tire failed, we were traveling along Hwy 2 outside of Monroe Washington headed up Stevens Pass to a campground in Eastern Washington. The tire blew out traveling about 55mph on a paved highway. When it blew a large section of tread turned i…

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11552196 at NHTSA ↗

Reported: 2020-12-10 (December 10, 2020)

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2020-2021 XLR Boost Toy Hauler recreational vehicles. The Federal Placard and Cargo Carrying Capacity (CCC) label may state a lower weight than the actual weight. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 120, "Wheels and Rims-Other Than Passenger Cars."

Consequence: An inaccurate weight on the Federal Placard can cause the vehicle to be overloaded, possibly causing damage to the tires and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Forest River will notify owners and will provide a new Federal Placard and replace any damaged tires, free of charge. The recall began January 8, 2021. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-0432. Forest River's number for this recall is 79-1257.

Reported: 2021-10-22 (October 22, 2021)

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021-2022 XLR Toy Hauler recreational vehicles. The protective panel that separates the furnace and furnace components from the mid-deck cargo area is missing.

Consequence: Cargo could contact the furnace wiring and other components, resulting in an electrical short and increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy: Dealers will install a felt-covered wall panel, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 1, 2021. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-642-0432. Forest River's number for this recall is 79-1432.

Reported: 2022-04-13 (April 13, 2022)

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Coachmen Adrenaline, Apex, Catalina, Freedom Express, Spirit, East to West Alta, Della Terra, Silver Lake, Forest River Cedar Creek, Cherokee, Columbus, Flagstaff, Impression, Ozark, Rockwood, Sabre, Salem, Sandstorm, Shockwave, Stealth, Stealth Evo, Vengeance, Vibe, Wildwood, XLR Toyhauler, Palomino Puma, Prime Time Avenger, Crusader, Lacrosse, Sanibel, Shasta Oasis, 2022 Coachmen Cross Trail, Prism, Forest River Aurora, Rainier, Wildcat, Work and Play, Prime Time Tracer, 2021-2023 Coachmen Leprechaun, and 2022-2023 Coachmen Freelander fifth wheel and travel trailer recreational vehicles. The quick disconnect fittings in the LP gas system may be cracked, causing a gas leak.

Consequence: A gas leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the quick disconnect and perform a LP system check, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 20, 2022. Owners may contact the applicable customer service number for their vehicle model. Please see the recall report for the list of phone numbers.

Reported: 2025-10-24 (October 24, 2025)

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.