Rear door hinge welds may be insufficient
Defect Summary
Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain model year 2017 xlr toyhauler and prime time spartan recreational fifth-wheel vehicles manufactured august 21, 2016, to december 12, 2016. the affected vehicles have rear cargo door hinges with welds on the hinge pin and hinge plate that may be insufficient, and as a result, the top of the door may swing down with more force than normal.
Safety Consequence
The hinge pin may separate from the hinge plate, leading the side of the door to shift. this condition could cause the springs to lift off the hinged end of the door and could cause the top of the door to swing down with more force than normal, increasing the risk of personal injury.
Corrective Action
Forest river will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ramp door hinge, free of charge. the recall began on february 22, 2017. for more information, xlr owners may call 1-574-642-0432 and spartan owners may call 1-574-862-1025. forest river's number for this recall is 51-12312016-0310.
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FAQ: Recall 16V957000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 16V957000?
NHTSA recall 16V957000 was issued by Forest River, Inc. on December 31, 2016. It addresses: Rear door hinge welds may be insufficient. The recall affects approximately 366 vehicles, with the defect involving the Structure component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Forest River, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 16V957000 or the manufacturer campaign number 51-12312016-0310. 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.