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December 8, 2023 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 23V834000
Insufficiently Reflective Taillights/FMVSS 108
Taillights that do not reflect enough light reduce the vehicle’s visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V834000
Manufacturer Forest River, Inc.
Components EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Potential Number of Units Affected 30
Summary
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2024 XLR Boost toy haulers. The taillights may be insufficiently reflective. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, “Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment.”
Remedy
Dealers will install reflector stickers, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 15, 2023. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-642-0432. Forest River’s number for this recall is 79-1711.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
This notice is sent to you in accordance with the requirements of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act. This notice is also sent to you in accordance with the requirements of the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act. Forest River has decided that a noncompliance, which relates to the motor vehicle safety, exists in certain 2024 XLR Toy Hauler recreational vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, “Lamps, reflective devices and associated equipment”. Additionally, this non-compliance fails to meet the requirements of Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations (CMVSS) number 108 “Lamps, reflective devices and associated equipment”. This is to inform you that your vehicle may be non-compliant with the requirements of the Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations and that the non-compliance could affect the safety of a person.
WHAT IS THE DEFECT/NONCOMPLIANCE?
The taillamps may be insufficiently reflective and do not meet FMVSS 108 Requirements.
EVALUATION OF THE RISK TO THE VEHICLE AND OPERATOR(S) RELATED TO THE RECALL.
An approaching vehicle from the rear may not get the proper indication of conspicuity from the suspect vehicle, and increasing the risk of a crash Additionally, the taillamps do not meet FMVSS 108.
WHAT IS FOREST RIVER AND OUR DEALERSHIPS GOING TO DO?
The remedy for this recall is included with this notification. Forest River has notified dealerships of this recall and have provided them with remedy instructions to install these reflector stickers if you are uncomfortable installing them yourself. You may have the recall corrected at any Forest River dealership. However, it is preferable if you have your selling dealership perform the remedy. If you decide to take the vehicle to a dealership, please make sure to take the enclosed reflectors with you. Forest River completely covers your cost for the remedy; you will not receive any bill of sale for anything covered under the above recall number.
WHAT SHOULD YOU DO?
The reflector stickers are included with this notification.
Reflector Installation:
STEP 1: Locate the taillamps on the rear of the vehicle.
STEP 2: Clean the area directly below taillamps with isopropyl alcohol (an area of 6” x 6”);
STEP 3: Apply the red reflex reflector directly below the taillamps, firmly press into place. Ensure there are not any bubbles in the reflex sticker.
HOW LONG WILL THE REMEDY PROCESS TAKE?
The estimated time of repair is .25 hours. However, the dealership may need to keep your vehicle or schedule an appointment with you for a later date to fit into their regular service schedule.
WHAT IF YOU HAVE PREVIOUSLY PAID FOR REPAIRS TO YOUR VEHICLE FOR THIS PARTICULAR CONDITION?
If you have already paid for a repair that is within the scope of this defect under recall, you still need to have this recall inspected and/or performed to ensure the correct parts and procedures were utilized.
Additionally, you may be eligible for a refund of previously paid repairs. Refunds will only be provided for within the scope of
this defect under recall.
Please send the service invoice to the following address:
XLR Toy Haulers
Forest River, Inc.
Attn: WARRANTY MANAGER
2421 Century Dr.
Goshen, IN 46528
Chronology :
On November 30, 2023, Forest River’s Office of Corporate Compliance (“OCC”) was by the manufacturing plant that during inventory, it was discovered that the taillamps did not have the correct marking for reflex reflector.
On December 1, 2023, OCC opened a research item. OCC asked the manufacturing plant for the inscription on the taillamp in question for review.
On December 8, 2023, Forest River’s Corporate Recall Committee voted to recall. A Stop Sale Notice is being issued immediately following the recall filing.
1 Affected Product
Vehicle
| MAKE | MODEL | YEAR |
| FOREST RIVER | XLR BOOST TOYHAULER | 2024 |
5 Associated Documents
Noncompliance Notice 573 Report
RCLRPT-23V834-5495.PDF 214.307KB
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Miscellaneous Document – Stop Sale Notice – 79-1711
RMISC-23V834-7915.pdf 146.051KB
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Recall Acknowledgement
RCAK-23V834-7865.pdf 646.048KB
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ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
RCONL-23V834-7037.pdf 175.391KB
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Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)
RCMN-23V834-9030.pdf 205.008KB
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STOP SALE NOTICE
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December 8, 2023
Pursuant to USC49CFR §577.13 – Notification to Dealerships and Distributors – Paragraph B
“It is a violation of Federal Law for a dealer to deliver a new motor vehicle or any new or used item of motor vehicle equipment (including a tire) covered by the notification under a sale or lease until the defect or noncompliance is remedied. Substantial civil penalties apply to violations of this law.”
Pursuant to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Act; 49 CFR Part 573.11; this notice shall serve as a formal
SAFETY RECALL – STOP SALE NOTIFICATION.
CERTAIN 2024 – XLR BOOST XLT2114B AND XLT2714M TOYHAULERS
Forest River has decided that a safety defect exists in certain 2024 XLR Boost Travel Trailer Recreational Vehicles. Forest River is recalling the defect model(s) to ensure the safety of our future retail consumers and your dealership. Forest River is issuing a Stop Sale Notice effective immediately. Please access your Home Page on Dealer Connect to verify if your Dealership has units in stock that are subject to this recall. Enter the Service Campaign number referenced above in the “Campaign Search” field, click on the “Campaign ID Number”. Next, select “MY VINS”. Not all Dealers have units in stock that are affected by this recall.
DEFECT/NONCOMPLIANCE:
The taillamps do not meet FMVSS 108 Reflective Requirements.
EVALUATION OF RISK:
An approaching vehicle from the rear may not get the proper indication of conspicuity from the suspect vehicle. Additionally, the taillamps do not meet FMVSS 108.
SERVICE PROCEDURE:
The remedy is under development.
HELPFUL CONTACT INFORMATION:
CONTACT PHONE
CUSTOMER SERVICE (574) 642-0432
SERVICE CAM 01050
FR ID: 79-1711
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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004
Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-834
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Manufacturer Name : Submission Date :
Forest River, Inc. DEC 08, 2023 NHTSA Recall No. : 23V-834 Manufacturer Recall No. : 79-1711
Manufacturer Information :
Manufacturer Name : Forest River, Inc.
Address : 55470 CR 1
P.O. Box 3030 Elkhart IN 46515-3030 Company phone : 1-800-348-7440
Population :
Number of potentially involved : 30 Estimated percentage with defect : 100 %
Vehicle Information : Vehicle 1 : 2024-2024 Forest River Inc. XLR Boost Toy Haulers Vehicle Type : TRAILERS Body Style : OTHER Power Train : NR
Descriptive Information : The scope was determined using manufacturing records of when the manufacturing plant began using new taillamps that did not have reflectivity capabilities conforming with FMVSS 108.
2024 XLR TOY HAULER XLT2114B 12
2024 XLR TOY HAULER XLT2714M 17
Grand Total 29 Production Dates : SEP 10, 2023 – NOV 28, 2023
VIN Range 1 : Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential Description of Noncompliance :
The taillamps do not meet FMVSS 108 Reflective Requirements. FMVSS 1 :
FMVSS 2 :
Description of the Safety Risk : Description of the Cause : 108 – Lamps, reflective devices, and assoc. Equipment NR
An approaching vehicle from the rear may not get the proper indication of conspicuity from the suspect vehicle. Additionally, the taillamps do not meet FMVSS 108.
Manufacturing error.
Identification of Any Warning
that can Occur :
None Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-834 Page 2 Involved Components : Component Name 1 : Stop, Turn & Tail Lamp Component Description : Stop, Turn & Tail Lamp Component Part Number : STL59RB (STI) Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer
Name : NR Address : NR
NR
Country : NR Chronology :
On November 30, 2023, Forest River’s Office of Corporate Compliance (“OCC”) was by the manufacturing plant that during inventory, it was discovered that the taillamps did not have the correct marking for reflex reflector. On December 1, 2023, OCC opened a research item. OCC asked the manufacturing plant for the inscription on the taillamp in question for review. On December 8, 2023, Forest River’s Corporate Recall Committee voted to recall. A Stop Sale Notice is being issued immediately following the recall filing. The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-834
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The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Description of Remedy :
Description of Remedy Program : Forest River will provide all parts and labor free of charge to Consumers
and Dealers. An authorized Forest River Dealer/Service Center will need to perform the remedy. The remedy will be to install reflector stickers in conjunction with the current taillamps to ensure the required reflectivity required by FMVSS 108 is achieved.
What is the Forest River Customer Service Phone Number? (574) 642-0432 If you have already paid for a repair that is within the scope of this defect under recall, you still need to have this recall inspected and/or performed to ensure the correct parts and procedures were utilized. Additionally, you may be eligible for a refund of previously paid repairs. Refunds will only be provided for within the scope of this defect under recall.
Please send the service invoice to the following address:
XLR Toy Haulers Forest River, Inc.
Attn: WARRANTY MANAGER
2421 Century Dr.
Goshen, IN 46528
How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component :
The reflex reflectors will be installed to achieve the required reflectivity in compliance with FMVSS 108.
Affected Component – Stop, Turn & Tail Lamp Component Part Number – STL59RB (STI)
Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production :
The week of November 30, 2023, the concern was remedied in manufacturing using Red Reflex Reflector Stickers. Recall Schedule :
Description of Recall Schedule : Forest River has the utmost urgency in our recalls. Forest River will send
suspected VIN numbers to our third party vendor that is licensed to pull data on the current owner of the vehicles (as needed) once a formal NHTSA I.D. is provided. Forest River intends on pushing the mailing out as soon as NHTSA provides any correction(s) and an Acknowledgement Letter.
Planned Dealer Notification Date : JAN 17, 2024 – JAN 17, 2024
Planned Owner Notification Date : JAN 17, 2024 – JAN 17, 2024
* NR – Not Reported
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IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL
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December 2023
This Notice applies to your vehicle VIN listed above. Dear Forest River Customer:
This notice is sent to you in accordance with the requirements of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act. This notice is also sent to you in accordance with the requirements of the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act. Forest River has decided that a noncompliance, which relates to the motor vehicle safety, exists in certain 2024 XLR Toy Hauler recreational vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, “Lamps, reflective devices and associated equipment”. Additionally, this non-compliance fails to meet the requirements of Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations (CMVSS) number 108 “Lamps, reflective devices and associated equipment”. This is to inform you that your vehicle may be non-compliant with the requirements of the Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations and that the non-compliance could affect the safety of a person.
WHAT IS THE DEFECT/NONCOMPLIANCE?
The taillamps may be insufficiently reflective and do not meet FMVSS 108 Requirements.
EVALUATION OF THE RISK TO THE VEHICLE AND OPERATOR(S) RELATED TO THE RECALL.
An approaching vehicle from the rear may not get the proper indication of conspicuity from the suspect vehicle, and increasing the risk of a crash Additionally, the taillamps do not meet FMVSS 108.
WHAT IS FOREST RIVER AND OUR DEALERSHIPS GOING TO DO?
The remedy for this recall is included with this notification. Forest River has notified dealerships of this recall and have provided them with remedy instructions to install these reflector stickers if you are uncomfortable installing them yourself. You may have the recall corrected at any Forest River dealership. However, it is preferable if you have your selling dealership perform the remedy. If you decide to take the vehicle to a dealership, please make sure to take the enclosed reflectors with you. Forest River completely covers your cost for the remedy; you will not receive any bill of sale for anything covered under the above recall number.
WHAT SHOULD YOU DO?
The reflector stickers are included with this notification. Reflector Installation:
STEP 1: Locate the taillamps on the rear of the vehicle.
STEP 2: Clean the area directly below taillamps with isopropyl alcohol (an area of 6” x 6”); STEP 3: Apply the red reflex reflector directly below the taillamps, firmly press into place. Ensure there are not any bubbles in the reflex sticker. HOW LONG WILL THE REMEDY PROCESS TAKE?
The estimated time of repair is .25 hours. However, the dealership may need to keep your vehicle or schedule an appointment with you for a later date to fit into their regular service schedule.
DEPARTMENT OF COMPLIANCE VEHICLE SAFETY AND RECALL MANAGEMENT BUILDING 11
423 N MAIN ST
MIDDLEBURY, INDIANA 46540-9218
NHTSA RECALL: 23V834 CANADA RECALL: N/A FR ID: 79-1711
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UR VEHICLE FOR THIS PARTICULAR CONDITION?
If you have already paid for a repair that is within the scope of this defect under recall, you still need to have this recall inspected and/or performed to ensure the correct parts and procedures were utilized.
Additionally, you may be eligible for a refund of previously paid repairs. Refunds will only be provided for within the scope of this defect under recall.
Please send the service invoice to the following address:
XLR Toy Haulers Forest River, Inc.
Attn: WARRANTY MANAGER
2421 Century Dr.
Goshen, IN 46528
What if you no longer own this vehicle?
If you no longer own this vehicle and have the address for the current owner, please forward this letter to the new owner within 10 working days after the day in which the notice is received. You have received this letter because government regulations require that a notification is sent to the last known owner of record. Our records indicate that you are the current owner.
PLEASE NOTE: FEDERAL LAW REQUIRES THAT ANY VEHICLE LESSOR RECEIVING THIS RECALL NOTICE MUST FORWARD A COPY OF THIS NOTICE TO THE LESSEE WITHIN TEN DAYS.
MAY FOREST RIVER ASSIST YOU FURTHER?
If you have difficulties getting your vehicle repaired, please contact your Forest River Representative listed below:
CONTACT PHONE
XLR CUSTOMER SERVICE (574) 642-0432
If you are still having difficulty getting your vehicle repaired in a reasonable amount of time or without charge, you may write to the following address:
For US Owners Please Contact:
Administrator
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration 1200 New Jersey Ave, S.E.
Washington, D.C. 20590 Or you may call the toll free Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or (TTY: 1-800-424-9153).
Or visit www.safercar.gov and search; Recall ID: 23V834
Sincerely, orest River, Inc.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL
Page 1 of 2
December 2023
Pursuant to USC49CFR §577.13 – Notification to Dealerships and Distributors – Paragraph B “It is a
violation of Federal Law for a dealer to deliver a new motor vehicle or any new or used item of
motor vehicle equipment (including a tire) covered by the notification under a sale or lease until
the defect or noncompliance is remedied. Substantial civil penalties apply to violations of this
law.”
–Forest River motorized and towable products are contained in this section-
CANADA: Pursuant to the Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Act, section 5
Companies who sell new non-complying vehicles may be in violation of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act.
Substantial penalties apply to violations of this law. This notice is being sent to you in
accordance with the requirements of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act. This is to inform you that your
vehicle may contain a defect that could affect the safety of a person.
This notice is sent to you in accordance with the requirements of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act.
This notice is also sent to you in accordance with the requirements of the National Traffic and
Motor Vehicle Safety Act. Forest River has decided that a noncompliance, which relates to the motor
vehicle safety, exists in certain 2024 XLR Toy Hauler recreational vehicles fail to comply with the
requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, “Lamps, reflective
devices and associated equipment”. Additionally, this non-compliance fails to meet the requirements
of Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations (CMVSS) number 108 “Lamps, reflective devices and
associated equipment”. This is to inform you that your vehicle may be non-compliant with the
requirements of the Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations and that the non-compliance could affect the
safety of a person.
The identified VIN(s) referenced in the attached document(s).
The designated Date range of production is: 09/10/2023 through 11/28/2023.
WHAT IS THE DEFECT/NONCOMPLIANCE?
The taillamps may be insufficiently reflective and do not meet FMVSS 108 Requirements.
EVALUATION OF THE RISK TO THE VEHICLE AND OPERATOR(S) RELATED TO THE RECALL.
An approaching vehicle from the rear may not get the proper indication of conspicuity from the
suspect vehicle, and increasing the risk of a crash Additionally, the taillamps do not meet FMVSS
108.
SERVICE PROCEDURE:
The reflector stickers are included with this notification. Reflector Installation:
STEP 1: Locate the taillamps on the rear of the vehicle.
STEP 2: Clean the area directly below taillamps with isopropyl alcohol (an area of 6” x 6”);
STEP 3: Apply the red reflex reflector directly below the taillamps, firmly press into place.
Ensure there are not any bubbles in the reflex sticker.
DEALER REPAIR CODES: Dealer Connect
UNITED STATES
CANADA REPAIR CODE
DESCRIPTION ALLOWABLE HOUR(S)
23V834
N/A
RC-058-03-00-004457
Install Reflex Stickers
.25 HRS
DEPARTMENT OF COMPLIANCE VEHICLE SAFETY AND RECALL MANAGEMENT PO Box 30
MIDDLEBURY, INDIANA 46540-9218
NHTSA RECALL: 23V834 CANADA RECALL: N/A FR ID: 79-1711
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CONTACT PHONE
XLR CUSTOMER SERVICE (574) 642-0432
The Recall shall be considered the utmost priority to remedy the 2024 XLR Toy Hauler in question.
The retail consumer shall not be charged any amount of monies for remedy to their 2024 XLR Toy
Hauler listed under this Recall.
If your dealership has already performed the remedy to 2024 XLR Toy Hauler, your dealership is
entitled to the reimbursement as stated above by filing a claim using the indicated repair code(s).
If the remedy needs to be performed on an out of warranty 2024 XLR Toy Hauler in which the VIN
falls under as stated in the identified VIN listing, your dealership is entitled to the
reimbursement as stated above by filing a claim using the indicated repair code(s).
Notice:
In no manner shall a Forest River Product Owner or Coachmen Product Owner be charged any fee(s) for
scheduling, conduction or completion of the recall. Additionally, all dealership(s) that are
Forest River and/or Coachmen dealership(s) are Federally Mandated to perform the recall once
presented with this recall whether by the Owner or Dealership receipt of this letter, without
denial of service to the Owner. Lastly, denial of a remedy for this recall is a Federal Violation
punishable by law resulting substantial fines and/or civil penalties.
Federal Regulation requires that any lessor receiving this Recall must forward a copy of this
notice to the lessee within ten days. If your dealership no longer owns this vehicle, please
inform the Warranty Manager of the product listed above of the change of ownership.
Sincerely, orest River, Inc.
Office of Corp rate Compliance
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