2014 Forest River XLR Recall: These vehicles have an axle equalizer knurled bolt (axle shackle locating…
NHTSA campaign 17V292000 · Suspension · filed May 2, 2017 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2014 XLR Hyperlite toyhaulers. These vehicles have an axle equalizer knurled bolt (axle shackle locating bolt) that may not be properly seated in the chassis axle hanger.
The risk
If the equalizer knurled bolt is not installed properly, the bolt may not properly secure the axle, allowing it to shift and result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace any equalizer knurled bolts and nuts that were improperly installed, free of charge. The recall began on June 7, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-0431. Forest River's number for this recall is 45-03202017-0355.
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.safercar.gov.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Forest River | XLR | 2014 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 17V292000 (manufacturer number 45-03202017-0355). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.