Safety Recalls of Forest River R-pod Vehicles

There have been 6 safety recalls for the Forest River R-pod. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Forest River R-pod.

NHTSA Recall #: 22V556000; Jul. 29, 2022

an awning that drops or extends beyond normal operation can increase the risk of injury.

Recalled Vehicles: 2022 Coachmen Adrenaline, 2022 Coachmen Apex, 2022 Coachmen Brookstone, 2022 Coachmen Catalina, 2023 Coachmen Catalina, 2022 Coachmen Chaparral, 2022 Coachmen Chaparral Lite, 2022 Coachmen Clipper, 2022 Coachmen Cross Trail, 2023 Coachmen Cross Trail, 2022 Coachmen Freedom Express, 2022 Coachmen Independence Trail, 2022 Coachmen Mirada, 2022 Coachmen Pursuit, 2023 Coachmen Pursuit, 2022 Coachmen Spirit, 2022 Coachmen Sportscoach, 2023 Coachmen Sportscoach, 2022 Coachmen Viking, 2022 Coachmen Work And Play, 2022 East To West Ahara, 2022 East To West Della Terra, 2023 East To West Della Terra, 2022 East To West Silver Lake, 2023 East To West Silver Lake, 2022 East To West Tandara, 2022 Forest River Aurora, 2022 Forest River Cardinal, 2022 Forest River Cedar Creek, 2022 Forest River Cherokee, 2022 Forest River Flagstaff, 2022 Forest River Forester, 2023 Forest River Forester, 2022 Forest River FR3, 2023 Forest River FR3, 2022 Forest River Georgetown, 2022 Forest River Ibex, 2022 Forest River Impression, 2022 Forest River Ozark, 2022 Forest River Puma, 2022 Forest River R-pod, 2022 Forest River Rockwood, 2022 Forest River Sabre, 2022 Forest River Salem, 2022 Forest River Sandpiper, 2022 Forest River Sandstorm, 2022 Forest River Shockwave, 2022 Forest River Sierra, 2022 Forest River Solera, 2022 Forest River Stealth, 2022 Forest River Stealth Evo, 2022 Forest River Sunseeker, 2023 Forest River Sunseeker, 2022 Forest River Surveyor, 2022 Forest River Vengeance, 2022 Forest River Vibe, 2022 Forest River Wildcat, 2022 Forest River Wildwood, 2023 Forest River Wildwood, 2022 Forest River Xlr Toyhauler, 2022 Prime Time Avenger, 2022 Prime Time Crusader, 2022 Prime Time Lacrosse, 2022 Prime Time Sanibel, 2022 Prime Time Tracer, 2022 Shasta Oasis, 2022 Shasta Phoenix
Component: EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Recall Summary: forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2022-2023 coachmen catalina, cross trail, pursuit, sportscoach, east to west della terra, silver lake, forest river forester, fr3, sunseeker, wildwood, 2022 coachmen adrenaline, apex, brookstone, chaparral, chapparral lite, clipper, freedom ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 22V486000; Jul. 8, 2022

an awning that drops or extends beyond normal operation can increase the risk of injury.

Recalled Vehicles: 2022 East To West Della Terra, 2022 East To West Silver Lake, 2022 Forest River Cherokee, 2022 Forest River Flagstaff, 2022 Forest River Ibex, 2022 Forest River R-pod, 2022 Forest River Rockwood, 2022 Forest River Salem, 2022 Forest River Sandpiper, 2022 Forest River Sierra, 2022 Forest River Wildwood, 2022 Prime Time Avenger, 2022 Prime Time Crusader, 2022 Prime Time Lacrosse, 2022 Prime Time Ozark, 2022 Prime Time Sanibel, 2022 Prime Time Tracer
Component: EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Recall Summary: forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2022 prime time avenger, crusader, lacrosse, ozark, tracer, sanibel, east to west della terra, silverlake, forest river cherokee, flagstaff, ibex, rpod, rockwood, salem, sierra, sandpiper, and wildwood fifth wheel and travel trailers.... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 22V450000; Jun. 24, 2022

an overloaded vehicle can cause a loss of control and increase the risk of a crash.

Recalled Vehicles: 2022 Forest River R-pod
Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Recall Summary: forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2022 rpod rpt153 travel trailers. the federal placard states an incorrect axle rating of 4400 lbs, instead of the correct rating of 3500 lbs, which can cause the vehicle to become overloaded.... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 20V763000; Dec. 10, 2020

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

Recalled Vehicles: 2018 Forest River R-pod, 2019 Forest River R-pod, 2020 Forest River R-pod
Component: EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:PLUMBING:SEWAGE/BLACK:PIPE/FITTINGS
Recall Summary: 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.... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 15V359000; Jun. 9, 2015

If the wheel studs break, the wheel could detach from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Recalled Vehicles: 2016 Forest River Cherokee Grey Wolf, 2016 Forest River EVO, 2016 Forest River R-pod, 2016 Forest River Salem, 2016 Forest River Sandstorm, 2016 Forest River Shockwave, 2016 Forest River Stealth, 2016 Forest River Surveyor, 2016 Forest River Vibe, 2016 Forest River Wildcat Maxx, 2016 Forest River Wildwood
Component: SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
Recall Summary: Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain model year 2016 evo, salem, sandstorm, shockwave, stealth, wildwood, cherokee grey wolf, wildcat maxx, vibe, r-pod, and surveyor trailers. In the affected trailers, the studs that are used to attach the wheels to the axle hubs may break. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 11V010000; Jan. 12, 2011

This could render the vehicle less visible to other motorist during hours of darkness, possibly resulting in a crash causing property damage and/or personal injury.

Recalled Vehicles: 2009 Forest River R-pod, 2010 Forest River R-pod, 2011 Forest River R-pod
Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Recall Summary: Forest river is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 r-pod travel trailers manufactured from October 27, 2008, through November 20, 2010, for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.... Details of this recall 🔎

Table 1. Historical Recalls of Forest River R-pod Vehicles

Date Component Vehicle Affected
Jul. 29, 2022   Equipment:recreational Vehicle/trailer 49,295
Jul. 8, 2022   Equipment:recreational Vehicle/trailer 19,911
Jun. 24, 2022   Equipment:other:labels 205
Dec. 10, 2020   Equipment:recreational Vehicle/trailer:plumbing:sewage/black:pipe/fittings 2,818
Jun. 9, 2015   Suspension:rear:axle:non-powered Axle Assembly 1,497
Jan. 12, 2011   Exterior Lighting 2,741


Table 2. Recall Statistics of Forest River R-pod Model Years

Model# Recalls
2022 Forest River R-pod 3
2020 Forest River R-pod 1
2019 Forest River R-pod 1
2018 Forest River R-pod 1
2016 Forest River R-pod 1
2011 Forest River R-pod 1
2010 Forest River R-pod 1
2009 Forest River R-pod 1