NHTSA Recall 22V450000: Labels (equipment)
Forest River, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 205 vehicles. It affects 2022 Forest River R-Pod.
| NHTSA campaign | 22V450000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 80-1525 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT › OTHER › LABELS |
| Report received | June 24, 2022 |
| Owner notification | July 18, 2022 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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."
Safety risk
An overloaded vehicle can cause a loss of control and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
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.nhtsa.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 22V450000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Forest River R-Pod | 2022 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.