How many recalls does the 2011 Forest River Xlr have?

The 2011 Forest River Xlr has 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign on record.

How do I check if my 2011 Forest River Xlr has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 2011 Forest River Xlr?

Of 2 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is suspension.

2011 Forest River Xlr Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2011 Forest River Xlr has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 365,885 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the suspension. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

EQUIPMENT 17V756000 2017-11-22 365,885 affected

Defect

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2003-2018 Forest River Berkshire, Charleston, Rockport, Cedar Creek, Cherokee, Riverstone, Salem, Sandpiper, Sierra, Vengeance, Wildcat, Wildwood, XLR Boost, Cargo Mate, Continental Cargo, motorhomes, recreational trailers, toyhaulers, cargo trailers and restroom…

Consequence

In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy

Forest River will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on December 27, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-800-348-7440, or Kidde customer service toll free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and…

Complaints by component

SUSPENSION

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Total complaints2

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“We were on a road trip to las vegas, and then onto congress, az for a trip over christmas and new years. On dec 21st, in cedar city, my husband looked back to see the frame on the front of the fifth wheel separating. We made it to las vegas and filed a claim with good sam's ins. Company. We then…”

UNKNOWN OR OTHER · reported 2015-12-21

“Tl* the contact owns a 2011 forest river xlr rv. The contact stated that the tires were wearing prematurely. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the middle axle needed to be replaced. The failure recurred on the front drivers side tire. The manufacturer was made…”

SUSPENSION · reported 2012-10-10

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2011 Forest River Xlr as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.