2022 Forest River R-POD Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other R-POD years
- Not enough data 5th of 17 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Forest River R-POD. That ranks 5th out of 17 R-POD model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is equipment (1 complaints, 25%). There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 4owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2022 Forest River R-POD problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equipment | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 25% | 50 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2022 Forest River R-POD recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Equipment:recreational vehicle/trailer
Problem: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Coachmen Catalina, Cross Trail, Pursuit, Sportscoach, East to West Della Terra, Silver Lake, Forest River Forester, FR3, Sunseeker, Wildwood, 2022 Coachmen Adrenaline, Apex, Brookstone, Chaparral, Chapparral Lite, Clipper, Freedom Express, Independence Trail, Mirada, Spirit, Viking, Work and Play, East to West Ahara, Tandara, Forest River Aurora, Cardinal, Cedar Creek, Cherokee, Flagstaff, Georgetown, Ibex, Impression, Ozark, Puma, R-Pod, Rockwood, Sabre, Salem, Sandpiper, Sandstorm, Shockwave, Sierra, Solera, Stealth, Stealth Evo, Surveyor, Vengeance, Vibe, Wildcat, XLR Toyhauler, Prime Time Avenger, Crusader, Lacrosse, Sanibel, Tracer, Shasta Oasis, and Phoenix fifth wheel and travel trailers. The electric retractable awning has a welded seam on the fabric that may separate, potentially allowing the awning to drop beyond normal operation.
Risk: An awning that drops or extends beyond normal operation can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will replace the fabric roll or complete awning, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 17, 2022. Owners may contact the customer service numbers listed in the recall report for their designated model. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1532. This recall supersedes and expands NHTSA recall number 22V-486.
Equipment:recreational vehicle/trailer
Problem: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2022 Prime Time Avenger, Crusader, Lacrosse, Ozark, Tracer, Sanibel, East to West Della Terra, Silverlake, Forest River Cherokee, Flagstaff, IBEX, RPod, Rockwood, Salem, Sierra, Sandpiper, and Wildwood fifth wheel and travel trailers. The electric retractable awning has a welded seam on the fabric that may separate, potentially allowing the awning to drop beyond normal operation.
Risk: An awning that drops or extends beyond normal operation can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: Forest River will replace the awnings, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 17, 2022. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at the following numbers: 1-574-862-1025 (Prime Time Avenger, Crusader, Lacrosse, Sanibel, Tracer, and Ozark), 1-574-264-6664 (East to West Della Terra and Silver Lake ), 1-260-499-2100 (Cherokee), 1-574-642-8943 (Rockwood and Flagstaff), 1-574- 642-3119 Option 2 (IBEX & RPOD), 1-574-534-3167 (Salem & Wildwood), 1-574-534-4574 (Sierra & Sandpiper). Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1532. This recall has been superseded by NHTSA recall 22V-556.
Equipment:other:labels
Problem: 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."
Risk: An overloaded vehicle can cause a loss of control and increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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…
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."…
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…
Other Forest River R-POD years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 R-POD | 0 | 1 |
| 2026 R-POD | 0 | 1 |
| 2025 R-POD | 0 | 4 |
| 2024 R-POD | 1 | 2 |
| 2023 R-POD | 0 | 1 |
| 2022 | 4 | 3 |
| 2021 R-POD | 8 | 0 |
| 2020 R-POD | 8 | 3 |
| 2019 R-POD | 9 | 2 |
| 2018 R-POD | 10 | 1 |
| 2017 R-POD | 3 | 0 |
| 2016 R-POD | 3 | 1 |
| 2015 R-POD | 3 | 0 |
| 2012 R-POD | 1 | 0 |
| 2011 R-POD | 3 | 1 |
| 2010 R-POD | 1 | 1 |
| 2009 R-POD | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2022 Forest River R-POD?
Owners most often report equipment, service brakes, structure problems. The top one, equipment, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2022 Forest River R-POD?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2022 Forest River R-POD a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other R-POD model years, the 2022 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.