2019 Forest River R-Pod recalls and problems

The 2019 Forest River R-Pod has 2 recalls and 9 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is structure.

How the 2019 compares
Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Highest complaint count among 12 R-Pod model years — 2nd most.

2recalls
9complaints
0crashes
1fires
0injuries
12,500median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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2 recalls

Equipment

Dec 10, 2020 · NHTSA campaign 20V763000 · 2,828 vehicles

Problem: 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.

Risk: If the plumbing were to detach, it can become a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy & notes

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.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Electrical System

May 10, 2019 · NHTSA campaign 19V356000 · 1,346 vehicles

Problem: 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.

Risk: Without the proper circuit breaker protection, the wire can melt, increasing the risk of fire.

Remedy & notes

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.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Structure6
Electrical System2
Tires2
Unknown or other1

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

Complaints by year filed

2020: 2 complaints202022021: 2 complaints20212022: 2 complaints20222024: 2 complaints20242026: 1 complaints20261

2019 vs. other Forest River R-Pod years

2010: 1 complaints20102011: 3 complaints20112012: 1 complaints20122015: 3 complaints20152016: 3 complaints20162017: 3 complaints20172018: 10 complaints2018102019: 9 complaints20192020: 8 complaints20202021: 8 complaints20212022: 4 complaints20222024: 1 complaints20241

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2019. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2019 Forest River R-Pod have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns covering the 2019 Forest River R-Pod, the latest from Dec 10, 2020 (equipment). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2019 Forest River R-Pod?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention structure (6), electrical system (2), tires (2). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.