2019 Forest River XLR: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
1 owner complaints analyzed
2 distinct recall campaigns
3,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2019 model year. Data snapshot: . 1 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Suspension is the most frequently named component, appearing in 1 of 1 complaints (100.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Suspension | 1 |
| Wheels | 1 |
Suspension: 1; Wheels: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 1 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 1; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (1). 0 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 |
2021: 1
Pattern summary
Suspension leads the component reports. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 11404816 · 2021-03-25 (March 25, 2021)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 FOREST RIVER XLR TOWED BY A 2020 DODGE RAM 2500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 15 MPH, THE CONTACT BECAME AWARE THAT THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE ON THE CAMPER WAS TURNED INTO THE WHEEL WELL. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER AND UPON INSPECTION OF THE CAMPER HE DISCOVERED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE REAR AXLE HAD FRACTURED. THE CONTACT DECIDED TO LEAVE THE CAMPER AT THE SCENE OF THE FAILURE AND DROVE TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE HE PURCHASED A NEW AXLE. THE CONTACT REPAIRED THE AXLE OF THE CAMPER HIMSELF. THE CONTACT S…
Owner-reported narrative. 3,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11404816 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
2 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
18V527000 · Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer
Reported: 2018-08-13 (August 13, 2018)
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.
Consequence: If the awning deploys while moving, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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 recall@lci1.com. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-0715.
NHTSA campaign record ↗18V624000 · Suspension:Rear:Axle:Non-Powered Axle Assembly
Reported: 2018-09-13 (September 13, 2018)
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.
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗