Improperly seated bolt
Defect Summary
Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 xlr toyhaulers manufactured august 28, 2012, to november 5, 2015. these vehicles may have an axle equalizer knurled bolt (axle shackle locating bolt) that may not be properly seated in the chassis axle hanger.
Safety Consequence
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.
Corrective Action
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 august 16, 2016. owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-574-642-0431. forest river's number for this recall is 45-06102016-0208.
Similar Recalls
Other recalls from Forest River, Inc. or involving Suspension.
FAQ: Recall 16V457000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 16V457000?
NHTSA recall 16V457000 was issued by Forest River, Inc. on June 22, 2016. It addresses: Improperly seated bolt. The recall affects approximately 2,224 vehicles, with the defect involving the Suspension component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Forest River, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 16V457000 or the manufacturer campaign number 45-06102016-0208. 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.