2011 Forest River R-Pod problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Electrical System (2) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic (1)
Safety recalls (1)
Exterior Lighting 2011-01-12 · campaign 11V010000 · 2,741 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: 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.
Fix: Forest Rivers petition for relief from remedy based on its belief that the noncompliance was inconsequential to motor vehicle safety was denied by NHTSA on May 16, 2012. Accordingly, Forest River will conduct a safety recall campaign. The safety recall began in May 2012. Owners nay contact Forest River at 1-574-642-3119.
What owners report
2016-08-23 · Electrical System · 8,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2013 (na) forest river r-pod. while the rv was plugged into the campsite power supply, an electrical arching noise was present and the fire alarm activated due to smoke inside the camper. the panels under the kitchen sink were removed to access the electrical panel, which had smoldering sparks and smoke. the fire extinguisher…”
2016-06-23 · Electrical System · 🔥 fire“tl* the contact owns a 2013 (na) forest river r-pod 178. while the contact was in the camper trailer, he saw a flash and the smoke alarm sounded. smoke emitted from the molex connector behind the cabinetry in the kitchen. the electrical power was shut off to defuse the fire. the contact extinguished the fire without injury. the vehicle was not diag…”
2011-11-23 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 500 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2011 forest river r-pod. the contact stated that whenever he applied the brakes, the rear passenger wheel seized and the trailer jerked. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, who was unable to diagnose the failure. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered no assistance. the vehicle was not repaired.…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.