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Forest River R-POD

Model years 2009–2025 in the US safety record. No model year stands out in owner complaints. Fewest complaints: 2010, 2011, 2012.

54owner complaints
12recall campaigns
24service bulletins
15model years on record

Complaints by model year

Each bar is one model year. The most recent years are still collecting complaints.

’09’11’15’17’19’21’23’25’09’12’17’20’23

NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026

Year by year

Model yearComplaintsRecallsBulletinsCrashes · fires
20250200 · 0
20241210 · 0
20230100 · 0
20224350 · 0
20218040 · 0
2020 R-POD8330 · 0
2019 R-POD9250 · 1
2018 R-POD10130 · 0
20173020 · 0
20163110 · 0
20153001 · 0
20121000 · 0
20113100 · 1
20101100 · 0
20090100 · 0

A model year gets its own page when it has enough data for at least three sections

Most common problems

  • Structure19
  • Unknown or other15
  • Tires9
  • Electrical system6
  • Suspension5
  • Visibility/wiper3
  • Service brakes2
  • Wheels1

NHTSA ODI complaints, all model years

Recalls

12 campaigns cover the R-POD.

26V336000 · Suspension26 May 2026 · 2024

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2026 Riverstone, Cedar Creek, and 2024 R-Pod recreational trailers equipped with Curt Touring Coil Suspensions. The shock bolts may have been incorrectly tightened.

24V929000 · Equipment13 Dec 2024 · 2025

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2025 RPOD RPT197 and RPT205 travel trailers. The propane tank tray may be missing the required number of fasteners, allowing the tanks to detach.

24V616000 · Equipment16 Aug 2024 · 2025

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2025 R-POD RPT203 travel trailers. The exterior griddle may be stowed while still connected to LP gas line.

24V029000 · Suspension19 Jan 2024 · 2023, 2024

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2022-2024 No Boundaries (NOBO), and 2023-2024 RPOD, and IBEX trailers. The fasteners for the independent suspension may loosen, allowing the independent suspension to detach.

22V556000 · Equipment29 Jul 2022 · 2022

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 Express, Independence Trail, Mirada, Spirit, Viking, Work and Play, East to West Ahara, Tandara, Forest River Aurora, Cardinal, Cedar Creek, Cherokee, Flagstaff, Georgetown, Ibex, Impression, Ozark, Puma, R-Pod, Rockwood, Sabre, Salem, Sandpiper, Sandstorm, Shockwave, Sierra, Solera, Stealth, Stealth Evo, Surveyor, Vengeance, Vibe, Wildcat, XLR Toyhauler, Prime Time Avenger, Crusader, Lacrosse, Sanibel, Tracer, Shasta Oasis, and Phoenix fifth wheel and travel trailers. The electric retractable awning has a welded seam on the fabric that may separate, potentially allowing the awning to drop beyond normal operation.

22V486000 · Equipment8 Jul 2022 · 2022

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. The electric retractable awning has a welded seam on the fabric that may separate, potentially allowing the awning to drop beyond normal operation.

22V450000 · Equipment24 Jun 2022 · 2022

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. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."

20V763000 · Equipment10 Dec 2020 · 2018, 2019, 2020

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.

20V075000 · Equipment12 Feb 2020 · 2020

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.

19V356000 · Electrical system10 May 2019 · 2019, 2020

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.

15V359000 · Suspension9 Jun 2015 · 2016

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.

11V010000 · Exterior lighting12 Jan 2011 · 2009, 2010, 2011

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." THESE VEHICLES DO NOT HAVE THE REQUIRED CLEARANCE LIGHTS.

NHTSA recalls