2016 Forest River R-Pod Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2016 Forest River R-Pod, and owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2016 Forest River R-Pod
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Non-powered axle assembly (suspension)
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2016 Evo, Salem, Sandstorm, Shockwave, Stealth, Wildwood, Cherokee Grey Wolf, Wildcat Maxx, Vibe, R-Pod, and Surveyor trailers. In the affected trailers, the studs that are used to attach the wheels to the axle hubs may break.
Remedy: Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace any affected wheel hub, free of charge. The recall began on June 25, 2015. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-909-873-3777.…
3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2016 Forest River R-Pod have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 1,500 miles. Complaints peaked in 2016 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“A structural design failure has occurred on the short wall on the slide out side of the model 179 camper. The support installation at the time of manufacturer is insufficient. The company has offered”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 10, 2022 · Structure
“The strap that holds the sewer drain pipe broke. This is a very common problem and there was a recall issued for model years 2018 through 2020. I believe the recall should be expanded. Luckily for me,”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, December 21, 2020 · Unknown or other
Compare Forest River R-Pod model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Forest River R-Pod model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 Forest River R-Pod | 1 | 0 |
| 2010 Forest River R-Pod | 1 | 1 |
| 2011 Forest River R-Pod | 1 | 3 |
| 2012 Forest River R-Pod | 0 | 1 |
| 2015 Forest River R-Pod | 0 | 3 |
| 2016 Forest River R-Pod | 1 | 3 |
| 2017 Forest River R-Pod | 0 | 3 |
| 2018 Forest River R-Pod | 1 | 10 |
| 2019 Forest River R-Pod | 2 | 9 |
| 2020 Forest River R-Pod | 3 | 8 |
| 2021 Forest River R-Pod | 0 | 8 |
| 2022 Forest River R-Pod | 3 | 4 |
| 2023 Forest River R-Pod | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 Forest River R-Pod | 2 | 1 |
| 2025 Forest River R-Pod | 2 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2016 Forest River R-Pod
How do I know if my 2016 Forest River R-Pod has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2016 Forest River R-Pod; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Forest River dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 15V359000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Forest River models
- Cherokee160 complaints
- Georgetown134 complaints
- Rockwood119 complaints
- Wildwood112 complaints
- Salem98 complaints
- Flagstaff68 complaints
- Cardinal61 complaints
- Wildcat54 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.