Safety Recall NHTSA · 21V829000 Reported October 22, 2021

Incorrect wiring/missing over-current protection

Forest River, Inc. · Electrical System · 3 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
21V829000
Manufacturer Campaign
79-1429
Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Component
Electrical System
Vehicles Affected
3
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
October 22, 2021
Completion Rate
66.67

Defect Summary

Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2022 xlr toy hauler recreational vehicles. the vehicles were incorrectly wired, and they are missing 250amp over-current protection, which could result in melted wires and an electrical short.

Safety Consequence

An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the gauge wire, and install a sub panel with the correct breaker, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed november 5, 2021. owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-574-642-0432. forest river's number for this recall is 79-1429.

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 21V829000 or campaign 79-1429.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 21V829000

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

What is recall 21V829000?

NHTSA recall 21V829000 was issued by Forest River, Inc. on October 22, 2021. It addresses: Incorrect wiring/missing over-current protection. The recall affects approximately 3 vehicles, with the defect involving the Electrical System component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Forest River, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 21V829000 or the manufacturer campaign number 79-1429. 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.