2020 Forest River R-Pod recalls

There are 3 safety recalls on record for the 2020 Forest River R-Pod, covering 8,638 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.

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Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer: plumbing: sewage/black: pipe/fittingsReported December 10, 2020 · 2,828 vehicles affected

What is wrong: 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: 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.

Recall number 20V763000 · Recall details

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailerReported February 12, 2020 · 4,464 vehicles affected

What is wrong: 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.
Risk: 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 West customer service at 1‑574‑264‑6664 or Cherokee customer service at 1‑877‑426‑5337. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1133.

Recall number 20V075000 · Recall details

Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakersReported May 10, 2019 · 1,346 vehicles affected

What is wrong: 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: 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.

Recall number 19V356000 · Recall details

Questions about the 2020 Forest River R-Pod recalls

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Do I have to pay for a recall repair?

No. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer of the brand, even if the car is out of warranty or you are not the first owner.

How many recalls does the 2020 Forest River R-Pod have?

3, covering equipment and electrical system.

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