Safety Recall NHTSA · 15V126000 Reported March 3, 2015

Incorrect certification label/part 567

Forest River, Inc. · Equipment · 142 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
15V126000
Manufacturer Campaign
45-03022015
Manufacturer
Component
Equipment
Vehicles Affected
142
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
March 3, 2015
Completion Rate
100.00

Defect Summary

Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2015 xlr xlf375amp, xlr xlf380amp, xlr xlf386x12hp, xlr xlf395amp, xlr xlf415amp, and xlr xlf425amp recreational vehicles and toy haulers. the vehicles may be equipped with the incorrect hitch assembly rating information. the correct gross vehicle weight rating (gvwr) is 18,000lbs, however the certification label states that the gvwr rating is 21,000lbs. as such, these trailers fail to conform to part 567, "certification."

Safety Consequence

If the trailer is loaded based on the incorrect gvwr, the hitch assembly would be overloaded which may result in hitch assembly failure, causing a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Forest river will notify owners and will send corrected certification, tire information, and cargo carrying capacity labels, free of charge. the recall began on march 25, 2015. owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-574-206-7600. forest river's number for this recall is 45-03022015.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Forest River, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 15V126000 or campaign 45-03022015.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 15V126000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 15V126000?

NHTSA recall 15V126000 was issued by Forest River, Inc. on March 3, 2015. It addresses: Incorrect certification label/part 567. The recall affects approximately 142 vehicles, with the defect involving the Equipment component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Forest River, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 15V126000 or the manufacturer campaign number 45-03022015. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.