FOREST RIVER R-POD 2022: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 22V450000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FOREST RIVER | R-POD | 2022 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2022-07-18 | 2022-06-24 | 2022-06-24 |
Manufacturers Involved: Forest River, Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 80-1525
Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 205
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Forest River, Inc. "Forest River" is recalling certain 2022 RPOD RPT153 travel trailers. The Federal Placard states an incorrect axle rating of 4400 lbs, instead of the correct rating of 3500 lbs, which can cause the vehicle to become overloaded. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
An overloaded vehicle can cause a loss of control and increase the risk of a crash.
Forest River will mail replacement labels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 18, 2022. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-3119 Option 2. Forest River's number for this recall is 80-1525.
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.nhtsa.gov.
