2012 Forest River XLR Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other XLR years
- Not enough data 1st of 20 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 Forest River XLR. That is the most of any XLR model year in the database (20 years). The most reported problem area is structure (2 complaints, 50%). There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 4owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2012 Forest River XLR problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 2 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 25% | 10,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2012 Forest River XLR recalls (2)
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Equipment
Problem: 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 trailers and 2009-2018 Coachmen Mirada, Pursuit, Concord, Leprechaun, Freelander, Orion and Prism motorhomes, 2009-2017 Coachmen Apex and Catalina recreational trailers, and 2013-2017 Shasta Oasis and Revere recreational trailers, equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf
Risk: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: 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 click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-0544.
Equipment:recreational vehicle/trailer:lpg systems:water heater
Problem: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2012-2016 Berkshire, Charleston, Legacy, Dynamax, XLR, Continental Cargo, Work & Play, Shockwave, and Coachmen Brookstone recreational vehicles and toy haulers, equipped with Atwood on demand water heaters, models OD45, OD50, and OD50CW, manufactured January 2, 2012, to August 13, 2015. The affected water heaters have a water and gas valve that may cause the water heater to overheat the water in the hot water supply tap.
Risk: The overheating of the water may result in the release of steam, possibly causing the operator is to scald themselves and increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Forest River will notify owners of a field remedy as provided by Atwood to the Dealerships and O.E.M. A. Inspection and installation instructions for the remedy, to be used and applied only by qualified service center personnel. B. Installation of a water flow adjustment STOP KEY that prevents the adjustment of the water flow down below .5gal/min. C. The addition of a star or lock washer to secure the adjustment screw that prevents unintended adjustment or and adjustment drift from vibration as you travel down the road. D. Securement of the remedy with the application of a warning and tamper proof label applied over the stop key and adjustment screw. The recall began on December 17, 2015. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-800-348-7440, or Atwood customer service at 1-574-264-2131. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-11092015-0107.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The lippert i-beam frame used on these campers fails because lack of strength in the wheel well area. The i-beam frame will develop cracks that will eventually lead heavy swaying to the point that the tires will begin to rub on the trailer itself. In my particular case I saw smoke coming out of the…
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 forest river thunderbolt 35x12 (na). The contact stated that the vehicle developed a three inch crack in the eye beam, which supports and mounts the suspension. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The technician diagnosed that it was…
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 forest river xlr being hauled by a 2013 chevrolet silverado 2500 hd. The contact stated that the tires on the trailer were rubbing the inside of the wheel wells, causing the tires to prematurely be worn. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who replaced the rear…
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 forest river xlr equipped with a lippert chassis. The contact mentioned that a failure was previously experienced with the tires on the vehicle. The mechanic required a change of axle size from 3,500 to 4,000. The contact stated that the chassis became fractured after…
Other Forest River XLR years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 XLR | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 XLR | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 XLR | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 XLR | 1 | 2 |
| 2018 XLR | 1 | 8 |
| 2017 XLR | 0 | 6 |
| 2016 XLR | 1 | 6 |
| 2015 XLR | 1 | 8 |
| 2014 XLR | 3 | 6 |
| 2013 XLR | 1 | 5 |
| 2012 | 4 | 2 |
| 2011 XLR | 2 | 1 |
| 2010 XLR | 0 | 1 |
| 2009 XLR | 1 | 1 |
| 2008 XLR | 0 | 1 |
| 2007 XLR | 0 | 1 |
| 2006 XLR | 0 | 1 |
| 2005 XLR | 0 | 1 |
| 2004 XLR | 0 | 1 |
| 2003 XLR | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Forest River XLR?
Owners most often report structure, suspension, tires problems. The top one, structure, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2012 Forest River XLR?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2012 Forest River XLR a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other XLR model years, the 2012 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.