2020 Forest River R-POD Recalls

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2020 Forest River R-POD. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 20V763000Dec 10, 20202,828 vehicles potentially affected
  Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailer › Plumbing › Sewage/black › Pipe/fittings
  Covers: Forest River R-POD 2018–2020

  Reported issue: 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.

  Possible 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.

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• 20V075000Feb 12, 20204,464 vehicles potentially affected
  Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailer
  Covers: Forest River R-POD 2020, Coachmen Viking 2019–2020, Clipper 2019–2020 +4 more

  Reported issue: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Surveyor, NO BO, Cherokee, R. POD, Clipper, Viking, Independence, Puma and East to West trailers. The spare tire carrier U-bolts may fail allowing the spare tire carrier and spare tire detach from the vehicle.

  Possible consequence: If the spare tire carrier and spare tire detach from the vehicle while in motion, it can become a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.

  Remedy: Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace U-bolts, free of charge. The recall began March 20, 2020. Owners may contact Surveyor, NO BO, R. and POD customer service at 1-574-642-3119, Independence, Viking, and Clipper customer service at 1-269-467-4600, Puma customer service at -574-642-0606, East and…

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• 19V356000May 10, 20191,346 vehicles potentially affected
  Electrical system › Wiring › Fuses and circuit breakers
  Covers: Forest River R-POD 2019–2020

  Reported issue: 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.

  Possible 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.

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