2018 Forest River R-Pod Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2018 Forest River R-Pod recalls

Most common 2018 Forest River R-Pod problems

Problem areas named in the 10 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Structure	3
Tires	3
Unknown Or Other	2
Suspension	2
Electrical System	1
Fuel/Propulsion System	1

What owners report

2024-10-24, Suspension
The contact owns a 2018 Forest River R-Pod Towable. The contact stated while stepping on the RV floor, the contact noticed that the side of the floor located behind the axle was sagging. Additionally, the contact stated that the driver's side outriggers were significantly corroded, fractured, and bent. Additionally, the contact stated that there was less than an inch clearance between the driver's side wheel well and tire, and there was 2-inch clearance between the passenger's side wheel well and the tire. The contact also stated that the passenger's side wheel was protruding 3-5 inches outside of the wheel well. The RV was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The

2024-08-29, Suspension
There is a problem with the Axel on this trailer. It is making the floor buckle and the slide is sagging.

2022-08-02, Fuel/Propulsion System
I just encountered an issue that could have been disastrous with our Rpod 177 travel trailer camper. The other day I happened to pull back the bed plywood and noticed that the propane hose and also 120 wire were chewed up from two long, sharp screws that hold some of the wood together by the water pump and go through into the bed frame/panel wood. The wire and hose are held together by cable ties attached to to bed frame to keep it away from heater I assume but as a result hold the bundle close to the screws. The rubbing from vibrations during travel nearly cut clear through the propane hose insulation and also cut the wire insulation. Considering the hose is right next to the heater this

2021-09-21, Tires
The contact owns a 2018 Forest River R-Pod equipped with Lionhead Tires, Tire Line: Castle rock, Tire size: 225/75/R15, Dot Number: JULT-1MT. The contact stated while the RV was parked outside of the residence, he heard a load pop coming from the vehicle. The contact inspected the vehicle and noticed that the spare tire had exploded, and the thread of the tire was separated and split into two pieces and separated from the frame. The tire was the original spare tire and had never been used. The spare tire was not replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure.

2021-09-08, Unknown Or Other
This is a 2018 Forest River Rpod RPT180 travel trailer, total about 10 trips or 4500 travel mileage. The underneath 2 support carriage beam for the whole structure buckle and bent down due to the manufacturer design/material failure. Both supporting beams above the axle buckle and the passenger side is more sever. On passenger side: there's about 4 inch drop/bent start from the axle; the rear wall frame already separated to the carriage beam; the wheel tilt in and about to loose. On driver side: there's about 1/2 inch bent down right above the axle. Inside the trailer, the wall buckle, floor buck up. At the current stage, it is not road worthy and not towable. It poses hazardous to any road

2018 Forest River R-Pod questions

Does the 2018 Forest River R-Pod have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2018 Forest River R-Pod: Sewer Pipe Can Drop and Become a Road Hazard. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2018 Forest River R-Pod?

Based on 10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Structure (3), Tires (3), Unknown Or Other (2).

How do I check if a recall on my 2018 Forest River R-Pod has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.