2019 Forest River XLR Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other XLR years
- Not enough data 4th of 20 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2019 Forest River XLR. That ranks 4th out of 20 XLR model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is suspension (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 3,000 miles. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2019 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 1 | 100% | 3,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 100% | 3,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2019 Forest River XLR recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Suspension:rear:axle:non-powered axle assembly
Problem: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019 Coachmen Catalina and Apex travel trailers and Forest River Shasta, Wildwood, Salem, Vibe, Sierra, Sandpiper, XLR and Prime Time travel trailers. The axles may be missing inner bearing races on the hubs, which can cause the bearing to burnout or cause the hub to overheat.
Risk: The missing bearing race may cause premature hub bearing failure, possibly resulting in a separation of the hub from the axle, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace the defective hubs with new hubs or replace the axles, free of charge. The recall began October 9, 2018. For customer service, Catalina owners may contact Coachmen at 1-574-825-8657, Apex owners should call 1-574-358-0401, Shasta owners: 1-574-825-8717, Wildwood and Salem owners: 1-574-534-3167, Vibe owners: 1-574-296-2084, Sierra and Sandpiper owners: 1-574-534-4574, XLR owners: 1-574-642-0432, Prime Time owners: 1-574-862-1025. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-0851.
Equipment:recreational vehicle/trailer
Problem: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019 Coachmen Work and Play and Adrenaline recreational trailers, 2018-2019 Forest River Forester and XLR recreational trailers and 2018 Forest River Rockwood recreational trailers. The awning may deploy while moving.
Risk: If the awning deploys while moving, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Fix: Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace the awning controller, free of charge. The recall began September 13, 2018. Owners may contact Coachmen customer service at 1-574-825-6302, Forester customer service at 1-574-206-7600, Rockwood customer service at 1-574-642-4053, XLR Toyhauler customer service at 1-574-642-0432, or Lippert customer service at 1-574-538-4514 or [email protected]. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-0715.
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2019 forest river xlr towed by a 2020 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving at 15 mph, the contact became aware that the rear driver's side tire on the camper was turned into the wheel well. The contact pulled over and upon inspection of the camper he…
Other Forest River XLR years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 XLR | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 XLR | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 XLR | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 | 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 XLR | 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 2019 Forest River XLR?
Owners most often report suspension, wheels problems. The top one, suspension, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2019 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 2019 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 2019 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.