2021 XLR Toy Hauler travel trailers are affected; they can be identified by model year 2021 and XLR Toy Hauler branding. The fresh water tank mounting brackets may be improperly located or secured, allowing the tank to detach when full and creating a road hazard that can increase the risk of a crash. Dealers will inspect and add securements to the tank free of charge; owner letters were mailed November 12, 2025, and Forest River can be reached at 1-574-642-0432 (recall number 45-1997).
What's being recalled
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.
How to identify it
NHTSA campaign 25V727000; Manufacturer campaign 45-1997
The hazard
A detached water thank can create a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
What to do
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.
The official notice
This page is a summary of the notice published by U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, collected from U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Check the original before you act on it.
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