2018 Forest River R-Pod Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2018 Forest River R-Pod, and owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2018 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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Pipe/fittings (equipment)
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.
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.…
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2018 Forest River R-Pod have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 1,849 miles. Complaints peaked in 2021 with 4 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“The contact owns a 2018 Forest River R-Pod Towable. The contact stated while stepping on the RV floor, the contact noticed that the side of the floor located behind the axle was sagging. Additionally,”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 24, 2024 · Suspension
“There is a problem with the Axel on this trailer. It is making the floor buckle and the slide is sagging.”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 29, 2024 · Suspension
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 2018 Forest River R-Pod
How do I know if my 2018 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 2018 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 20V763000).
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.