CarRecallWatchThe 2022 Forest River R-Pod has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Service Brakes (1 report).
2022 Forest River R-Pod recalls
Awning seam can separate and drop unexpectedly
The electric retractable awning on these travel trailers has a welded seam in the fabric that may separate.
Awning Seam May Split, Causing Awning to Drop
The electric retractable awning on certain 2022 travel trailers and fifth wheels has a welded seam in the fabric that can separate.
Incorrect axle rating label can lead to overloading and crash risk
The certification label on certain 2022 R-Pod RPT153 travel trailers lists an axle rating of 4400 lbs, but the correct rating is 3500 lbs.
Most common 2022 Forest River R-Pod problems
Problem areas named in the 4 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 1 |
| Equipment | 1 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 |
| Structure | 1 |
| Visibility | 1 |
What owners report
On XXX, the tempered-glass entry door on my 2022 Forest River R-Pod 190 travel trailer (VIN [XXX]) spontaneously shattered while the trailer was parked in [XXX]. The door was open, stationary, and facing the morning sun. No one was touching it, there was no wind or impact, and the door and glass had no prior damage. The failure sounded like a gunshot and projected broken glass onto my neck and back. I was not injured, but if I had been facing the door, the glass could have struck my eyes and caused serious injury. My wife was also inside the trailer near the doorway. The failed component is a Lippert entry-door assembly identified by label as part number V000576073, manufactured XXX. The da
In November 2019 Technical Service Bulletin: 51-1058, was issued because medicine cabinets were falling off the walls in multiple Forest River 2019 and 2020 units including amongst others the RPOD 195. "WHAT IS THE ISSUE? The medicine cabinet may detach from the bathroom wall during transit." Apparently Forest River did not fix the problem in their manufacturing process as our medicine cabinet in our 2022 RPod 195 started banging against the wall. The left side was loose, the screws would not tighten. We caught it early and to prevent further damage, we removed the cabinet from the wall for the rest of the trip. All the left side screws are screwed into nothing but the interior wall
Awning was open to dry after rain. When we came home from lunch, the arms were as low as they can be with the awning completely out of its track. We brought it to RV dealership today. They confirmed the fact that there is a recall on the awning itself.
The contact owns a 2022 Forest River R POD RV being hauled by a 2006 Ford F-250. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH and hauling the RV, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the RV braking system failed to respond. The contact stated that there was no warning light illuminated. The contact towed the RV trailer to a local RV dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the brake failure might have been with the 2006 Ford F-250. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed and it was determined that the vehicle and the brakes had operated as designed. The RV braking system was not repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The RV failure m
2022 Forest River R-Pod questions
Does the 2022 Forest River R-Pod have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2022 Forest River R-Pod: Awning seam can separate and drop unexpectedly; Awning Seam May Split, Causing Awning to Drop; Incorrect axle rating label can lead to overloading and crash risk. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2022 Forest River R-Pod?
Based on 4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes (1), Equipment (1), Unknown Or Other (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2022 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.