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2019 Forest River Rpod Recalls & Complaints

The 2019 Forest River Rpod has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 9 owner complaints on file as of October 21, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Forest River dealer.

Includes campaigns NHTSA files under the spelling "R-POD".

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2019 Forest River Rpod. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

2019 Forest River Rpod owner complaints

Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Forest River Rpod, describing incidents dated November 19, 2019 to April 13, 2026.

Most-cited components

Structure 6 complaints
Electrical System 2 complaints
Tires 2 complaints
Unknown or Other 1 complaint

Of the 9 complaints on file, 1 reports a fire (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Newest complaints

ODI #11731301 · Filed April 15, 2026
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…
ODI #11617814 · Filed October 3, 2024
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 driver’s side tire with the spare tire and driving less than 100 miles on the spare tire, the spare tire was…
ODI #11604639 · Filed July 26, 2024
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…

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Sewer Termination Bracket May Fail

NHTSA #20V763000 · Equipment — Recreational Vehicle/Trailer — Plumbing — Sewage/Black — Pipe/Fittings · NHTSA notice

Reported December 10, 2020 · Forest River, Inc.

Potentially affected: 2,828 vehicles

Repair completion: 13.22% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)

Forest River campaign 51-1256 · Owners notified January 12, 2021

Defect description

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2018-2020 RPOD travel trailers. The sewer termination bracket may fail, causing the plumbing to drag on the ground or to detach completely.

Safety consequence

If the plumbing were to detach, it can become a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a new securement bracket, free of charge. The recall began January 12, 2021. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-3119, option 2. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1265.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Wire can Draw Excessive Current and Melt

NHTSA #19V356000 · Electrical System — Wiring — Fuses and Circuit Breakers · NHTSA notice

Reported May 10, 2019 · Forest River, Inc.

Potentially affected: 1,346 vehicles

Repair completion: 72.44% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)

Forest River campaign 80-1011 · Owners notified May 28, 2019 · Vehicles built June 20, 2018 – May 2, 2019 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019-2020 R. Pod travel trailers. The wire for the refrigerator's spark igniter may have been connected to a breaker that permits a current higher than the wire can handle.

Safety consequence

Without the proper circuit breaker protection, the wire can melt, increasing the risk of fire.

Manufacturer remedy

Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will move the wire from the 30 AMP circuit to the designated 15 AMP circuit, free of charge. The recall began May 28, 2019. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-3119. Forest River's number for this recall is 80-1011.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2019 Forest River Rpod. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

9 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2019 Forest River Rpod.

Structure

ODI #11731301

Incident: April 13, 2026 · Filed: April 15, 2026

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.

Tires

ODI #11617814

Incident: October 2, 2024 · Filed: October 3, 2024

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 driver’s 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.

Structure

ODI #11604639

Incident: July 25, 2024 · Filed: July 26, 2024

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 passenger’s 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 weight on the fender, causing damage to the tire. The RV had not been taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 12,500.

Tires

ODI #11486299

Incident: September 17, 2022 · Filed: September 25, 2022

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.

Structure; Unknown or Other

ODI #11457929

Incident: March 1, 2022 · Filed: March 23, 2022

Serious wall sag issue under slide potentially causing fender to rub tire.

Structure

ODI #11444697

Incident: July 1, 2021 · Filed: December 22, 2021

The floor of the camper trailer is cantilevered out past the frame by 7 inches on each side. The walls and camper slideout are supported by the cantilevered floor which begins to sag over time. The tire fenders are mounted to the walls which makes them lower down and begin to hit the tires. This begins to damage the tire and or rip the fendar off the trailer falling into traffic. The following years of trailers have six outright braces on each side welded and bolted to the frame to prevent this, showing that Forest River is aware of the design problem.

Structure

ODI #11418996

Incident: May 28, 2021 · Filed: May 30, 2021

While towing my RPOD down interstate 20 east board through MS/AL my Thule awning came off the mount (the attachment screws appear to not have been properly installed) my wife was driving behind me and was almost hit. Since this was in the early evening and was low light she was not sure WHAT had happened and we were not aware the awning departed the vehicle until several hours later when we stopped for the evening.

Electrical System; Structure

ODI #11354691

Incident: November 19, 2019 · Filed: September 17, 2020

2019 R-POD 189. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO MULTIPLE ISSUES WITH THE TRAILER. *LD THE CONSUMER FOUND MULTIPLE ISSUES WITH THE VEHICLE INCLUDING THE SOLAR PANEL MATERIAL, THE RADIO WAS IMPROPERLY INSTALLED AND DID NOT WORK, SINK DRAIN WAS CROSS THREADED, A WHOLE IN THE ROOF, BEDFRAME WAS BROKEN, AN UNSTABLE FALSE WALL, ELECTRICAL ISSUES, AND WHEN IT RAINED THE ROOF WOULD LEAK. *JS

Electrical System

ODI #11352206

Fire

Incident: August 28, 2020 · Filed: August 31, 2020

THE CAMPER WAS NOT IN USE SITTING STORED WITH AC RUNNING BRAND NEW. CAUGHT FIRE. HAS NOT BEEN USED AS IT WAS PURCHASED RIGHT BEFORE COVID 19. AC WAS ON TO KEEP OUT MOLD. NOTHING ELSE WAS ON OR BEING USED UNIT WAS PLUGGED IN FOR 7 DAYS BEFORE IT CAUGHT ON FIRE. PLUGGED INTO THE HOUSE ELECTRIC USING THE FACTORY CABLE THAT CAME WITH IT. POSSIBLE SAFETY ISSUE AS LOOKING THROUGH PUBLIC GROUPS AND THIS SEEMS TO BE A COMMON ISSUE WITH THE 2019 R-POD 190. UNIT WAS BRAND NEW WE ARE VERY LUCKY THAT WE WERE NOT USING THE CAMPER I DO NOT WANT TO SEE ANYONE GET HURT WE DID RECEIVE A POLICE REPORT

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