The 2019 Forest River R-Pod has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 fire.
The most-reported problem area is Structure (6 reports).
2019 Forest River R-Pod recalls
Sewer Pipe Can Drop and Become a Road Hazard
The sewer termination bracket on certain travel trailers may fail.
Wiring Can Melt and Cause a Fire in Travel Trailers
Some travel trailers have the refrigerator's spark igniter wire connected to a 30-amp circuit breaker instead of the 15-amp circuit it should use.
Most common 2019 Forest River R-Pod problems
Problem areas named in the 9 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Structure | 6 |
| Tires | 4 |
| Electrical System | 2 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 |
What owners report
The contact owns a 2019 Forest River R-Pod Towable. The contact stated that while the trailer was being inspected, the contact was informed that there were fractures in the frame of the underbody of the trailer. The fractures were primarily towards the rear end of the trailer. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 35,000.
The contact owns a 2019 Forrest River R-Pod equipped with Castle Rock tires, Tire Line: Radial ST226, Tire Size: ST225/75/R15, DOT Number: JULT1MT. The contact stated that after replacing the driverâs side tire with the spare tire and driving less than 100 miles on the spare tire, the spare tire was placed back on the trailer hitch. The contact then became aware that the spare tire had experienced a blowout. The contact had not taken the spare tire to a tire shop. The dealer was not made aware of the failure. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage for the trailer was unknown. The failure mileage on the spare tire was approximately 60.
The contact owns a 2019 Forest River R-Pod Towable. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH, the driver's side mirror and the fender was slightly tilted upward on the outer edge due to the wheel touching the fender. The contact pulled into the nearest parking lot and became aware that the side marker light self-tapping screws had been shredding the tires. The contact raised the fender and reattached it to continue driving. The contact stated that the failure had occurred on the passengerâs side and temporarily repaired the RV. The contact researched and became aware that the floor was wider than the frame by approximately 6 to 7 inches, causing the wall to place the weig
r-pod travel trailer tire, ST225/75R15, blew out. Fortunately, we were not on the road. Returned home to see the tire had exploded during our absence. Only read on an online forum about the problems others have had with this brand of tire installed by the manufacturer. The load rating of this tire "D" is not sufficient for this travel trailer even at the maximum pressure of 65 psi. Last used 6 weeks ago and there were no visible tire distortions indicating a rubber/belt defect or separation. This tire has always been maintained at 65 psi.
Serious wall sag issue under slide potentially causing fender to rub tire.
2019 Forest River R-Pod questions
Does the 2019 Forest River R-Pod have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2019 Forest River R-Pod: Sewer Pipe Can Drop and Become a Road Hazard; Wiring Can Melt and Cause a Fire in Travel Trailers. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Forest River R-Pod?
Based on 9 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Structure (6), Tires (4), Electrical System (2).
How do I check if a recall on my 2019 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.