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2017 Forest River R-POD recalls and problems

There are no safety recalls for the 2017 Forest River R-POD, but owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA.

Recalls
0
Complaints
3
Crashes / fires
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Injuries / deaths
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Recalls may cover only some 2017 Forest River R-POD vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2017 Forest River R-POD problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Structure1
Unknown or Other1
Tires1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 11,000 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2017 Forest River R-POD complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Tires · at 2,000 miles · reported Nov 7, 2018
On my third use of my 2017 forest river r-pod travel trailer, a trip to texas from indiana, the left side single axle trailer tire completely delaminated, tearing the steel fender with light and wiring from the vehicle. This was on a 4 lane divided highway while traveling at about 65 miles per hour. The inflation of both tires was checked prior to leaving and both were inflated to the recommended PSI. I installed the spare and bought a replacement tire on the same day. The next day while traveling on an interstate highway at about 70 MPH the tire on the right side blew out and was torn to…
Structure · reported Jun 25, 2017
"tongue weight distribution". I filled the water tank, loaded the storage area and proceeded to drive the r-pod. At 50 MPH the trailer began to fishtail. My truck and trailer alternated on 2 wheels. I did get control, had to travel home at under 35 MPH. I got home and was able to lift the front of the trailer. All of the storage and water tank are behind the single axle. There is no storage available in the front of the trailer to distribute the weight. The dining area is in the front. The pass-thru storage is behind the axle. There is no way for me to address this design flaw. I cannot add…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2017 Forest River R-POD have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2017 Forest River R-POD as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.

What is the most common problem with the 2017 Forest River R-POD?

Owners report structure problems most often (1 reports), followed by unknown or other (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 11,000 miles.

Are Forest River recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Forest River dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.