2019 FOREST RIVER R-POD
2 recalls, 13 complaints - 7 TSBs
20V763000 Dec 10, 2020
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:PLUMBING:SEWAGE/BLACK:PIPE/FITTINGS
Defect Description
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2018-2020 RPOD travel trailers. The sewer termination bracket may fail, causing the plumbing to drag on the ground or to detach completely.
Consequence
If the plumbing were to detach, it can become a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a new securement bracket, free of charge. The recall began January 12, 2021. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-3119, option 2. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1265.
19V356000 May 10, 2019
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Defect Description
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019-2020 R. Pod travel trailers. The wire for the refrigerator's spark igniter may have been connected to a breaker that permits a current higher than the wire can handle.
Consequence
Without the proper circuit breaker protection, the wire can melt, increasing the risk of fire.
Remedy
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will move the wire from the 30 AMP circuit to the designated 15 AMP circuit, free of charge. The recall began May 28, 2019. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-3119. Forest River's number for this recall is 80-1011.
Complaint Statistics
13 total complaints
1 fires
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 3 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 |
| STRUCTURE | 1 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
| TIRES:BEAD | 1 |
| TIRES:SIDEWALL | 1 |
| TIRES:TREAD/BELT | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER | 1 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER
Apr 15, 2026
Incident date: Apr 13, 2026
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2016 Acura TLX. The contact stated that while attempting to register the vehicle, it was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of the purchase the mileage was 86,000. At the time of the registration, it wa... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Oct 3, 2024
Incident date: Oct 2, 2024
See attached document for complaint.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Jul 26, 2024
Incident date: Jul 25, 2024
The contact owns a 2019 Honda Accord. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V858000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The ... Read more
TIRES:BEAD
Sep 25, 2022
Incident date: Sep 17, 2022
r-pod travel trailer tire, ST225/75R15, blew out. Fortunately, we were not on the road. Returned home to see the tire had exploded during our absence. Only read on an online forum about the problems others have had with this brand of tire installed by the manufacturer. The load rating of this tire "... Read more
TIRES:SIDEWALL
Sep 25, 2022
Incident date: Sep 17, 2022
r-pod travel trailer tire, ST225/75R15, blew out. Fortunately, we were not on the road. Returned home to see the tire had exploded during our absence. Only read on an online forum about the problems others have had with this brand of tire installed by the manufacturer. The load rating of this tire "... Read more
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Sep 25, 2022
Incident date: Sep 17, 2022
r-pod travel trailer tire, ST225/75R15, blew out. Fortunately, we were not on the road. Returned home to see the tire had exploded during our absence. Only read on an online forum about the problems others have had with this brand of tire installed by the manufacturer. The load rating of this tire "... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Mar 23, 2022
Incident date: Mar 1, 2022
Serious wall sag issue under slide potentially causing fender to rub tire.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Mar 23, 2022
Incident date: Mar 1, 2022
Serious wall sag issue under slide potentially causing fender to rub tire.
STRUCTURE:BODY
Dec 22, 2021
Incident date: Jul 1, 2021
The floor of the camper trailer is cantilevered out past the frame by 7 inches on each side. The walls and camper slideout are supported by the cantilevered floor which begins to sag over time. The tire fenders are mounted to the walls which makes them lower down and begin to hit the tires. This beg... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
May 30, 2021
Incident date: May 28, 2021
While towing my RPOD down interstate 20 east board through MS/AL my Thule awning came off the mount (the attachment screws appear to not have been properly installed) my wife was driving behind me and was almost hit. Since this was in the early evening and was low light she was not sure WHAT had hap... Read more
STRUCTURE
Sep 17, 2020
Incident date: Nov 19, 2019
2019 R-POD 189. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO MULTIPLE ISSUES WITH THE TRAILER. *LD THE CONSUMER FOUND MULTIPLE ISSUES WITH THE VEHICLE INCLUDING THE SOLAR PANEL MATERIAL, THE RADIO WAS IMPROPERLY INSTALLED AND DID NOT WORK, SINK DRAIN WAS CROSS THREADED, A WHOLE IN THE ROOF, BEDFRAME WAS BROKEN,... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Sep 17, 2020
Incident date: Nov 19, 2019
2019 R-POD 189. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO MULTIPLE ISSUES WITH THE TRAILER. *LD THE CONSUMER FOUND MULTIPLE ISSUES WITH THE VEHICLE INCLUDING THE SOLAR PANEL MATERIAL, THE RADIO WAS IMPROPERLY INSTALLED AND DID NOT WORK, SINK DRAIN WAS CROSS THREADED, A WHOLE IN THE ROOF, BEDFRAME WAS BROKEN,... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Aug 31, 2020
Incident date: Aug 28, 2020
THE CAMPER WAS NOT IN USE SITTING STORED WITH AC RUNNING BRAND NEW. CAUGHT FIRE. HAS NOT BEEN USED AS IT WAS PURCHASED RIGHT BEFORE COVID 19. AC WAS ON TO KEEP OUT MOLD. NOTHING ELSE WAS ON OR BEING USED UNIT WAS PLUGGED IN FOR 7 DAYS BEFORE IT CAUGHT ON FIRE. PLUGGED INTO THE HOUSE ELECTRIC USI... Read more
Fire
Technical Service Bulletins, 2019 FOREST RIVER R-POD
7 manufacturer communications from 5 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 3 |
| 351000 EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER | 2 |
| 134000 VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY | 1 |
| 160000 STRUCTURE | 1 |
511086
May 15, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
The P-Trap swivel fitting may crack during normal use, potentially allowing water to leak, which may lead to premature degradation of any non-water resistant components.
511058
Nov 12, 2019
351000 EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
The medicine cabinet may detach from the bathroom wall during transit.
511008
Apr 29, 2019
134000 VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
A limited number of outer dome skylights (V1422CLOD/V1422BROD/V1422WHOD) have displayed cracks soon after installation. Cracks may originate at the flange of the skylight and extend outward. This issue has been known to occur within 2 weeks
511008
Apr 29, 2019
160000 STRUCTURE
A limited number of outer dome skylights (V1422CLOD/V1422BROD/V1422WHOD) have displayed cracks soon after installation. Cracks may originate at the flange of the skylight and extend outward. This issue has been known to occur within 2 weeks
470961
Feb 25, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
The silicone sealant used to seal the vehicle may not adhere to all surfaces as intended. This may allow water to leak into the vehicle.
510780
Sep 28, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
Per the service bulletin from Dometic ?Dometic Corporation has identified a visual cosmetic defect that has occurred on our Dometic DM2652 refrigerators up in the freezer compartment. This does NOT occur on all units, but may be present on
510780
Sep 28, 2018
351000 EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Per the service bulletin from Dometic ?Dometic Corporation has identified a visual cosmetic defect that has occurred on our Dometic DM2652 refrigerators up in the freezer compartment. This does NOT occur on all units, but may be present on
FOREST RIVER R-POD - All Years Overview
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18
Total Recalls
64
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
3
Reported Crashes
3
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
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