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2020 FOREST RIVER R-POD recalls

NHTSA campaigns received 2010 to 2026-09-30 that list the 2020 model year.

The 2020 FOREST RIVER R-POD is covered by 3 recall campaigns. Repairs are free at a dealer; check your VIN to see which are still open.

Campaign	Received	Component
20V763000	2020-12-10	Equipment › Recreational Vehicle/Trailer › Plumbing › Sewage/Black › Pipe/Fittings
20V075000	2020-02-12	Equipment › Recreational Vehicle/Trailer
19V356000	2019-05-10	Electrical System › Wiring › Fuses And Circuit Breakers

Each recall: problem, risk and fix

Equipment › Recreational Vehicle/Trailer › Plumbing › Sewage/Black › Pipe/Fittings (20V763000, 2020-12-10)

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.

Free fix: 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.

Forest River, Inc. · 2,828 vehicles · NHTSA record

Equipment › Recreational Vehicle/Trailer (20V075000, 2020-02-12)

Problem: 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.

Free fix: 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.

Forest River, Inc. · 4,464 vehicles · NHTSA record

Electrical System › Wiring › Fuses And Circuit Breakers (19V356000, 2019-05-10)

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.

Free fix: 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.

Forest River, Inc. · 1,346 vehicles · NHTSA record

A recall covers a make, model and year range; whether one specific vehicle is affected or already repaired is confirmed by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or by a dealer. Recall repairs are free. Source: NHTSA recall flat file (public domain), campaigns received since January 2010.

Other model years: 2022 · All FOREST RIVER R-POD recalls