NHTSA safety recall

Recall 25V727000 · manufacturer campaign 45-1997

Equipment › Recreational Vehicle/trailer › Plumbing › Potable Water — Forest River · reported 24 Oct 2025 · 1,868 vehicles potentially affected

What's wrong

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.

The risk

A detached water thank can create a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

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.

NHTSA campaign
25V727000
Manufacturer campaign
45-1997
Filed by
Forest River, Inc.
Report received
24 Oct 2025
Owners notified
12 Nov 2025
Potentially affected
1,868

Vehicles covered by this recall

Whether a particular car is affected and still unrepaired depends on its VIN — a model year being listed does not mean every car of that year is included. Check any VIN free on CarLogs, or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

2021 Forest River Xlr Toyhauler

Is this car's recall fixed?

Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer, for the life of the vehicle. A CarLogs report shows the recall status for a specific VIN as reported by the manufacturer — whether it's open or repaired, and whether the fix is available yet.

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