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Medium RiskNHTSA
Vehicles/Recreational Vehicles

2021 Forest River XLR Toy Hauler Recalled for Water Tank Detachment Risk

Agency Publication Date: October 24, 2025
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Summary

Forest River, Inc. is recalling 1,868 of its 2021 XLR Toy Hauler travel trailers because the fresh water tank can detach from the vehicle when it is full. The mounting brackets for the tank may have been improperly located or secured during manufacturing. Dealers will inspect the tank and add reinforcement securements as needed, free of charge.

Risk

If the water tank detaches while the trailer is in motion, it can fall onto the roadway and create a significant hazard for other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

What You Should Do

  1. This recall involves 2021 Forest River XLR Toy Hauler travel trailers where the fresh water tank mounting brackets may be improperly installed or secured.
  2. Contact an authorized Forest River dealer to schedule a free inspection and reinforcement of the water tank securements.
  3. If you have questions, contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-0432 and reference recall number 45-1997.
  4. Call the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov/recalls for more information.

Your Remedy Options

🔧Free Repair

Free inspection and reinforcement of water tank securements.

How to: Dealers will inspect and add securements to the tank as necessary, free of charge. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-0432.

Affected Products

Product: 2021 Forest River XLR Toy Hauler

Forest River recall number: 45-1997; NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V727

Additional Information

Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Recall ID: 25V727000
Status: Active
Manufacturer: Forest River, Inc.
Sold By: Authorized Forest River dealers
Units Affected: 1,868 vehicles(100% estimated defective)
Park Vehicle: No
Park Outside: No
OTA Update: No
Product Type: Vehicle (V)
Recall Classification: Safety Defect
Owner Notification Date: November 12, 2025
Distributed To: Nationwide
Manufacturer Recall #: 45-1997
Agency Last Updated: November 14, 2025

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

Sources: NHTSA Notice · Raw API Response