How many recalls does the 2011 Forest River R-Pod have?

The 2011 Forest River R-Pod has 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign on record.

How do I check if my 2011 Forest River R-Pod has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 2011 Forest River R-Pod?

Of 3 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is electrical system.

2011 Forest River R-Pod Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2011 Forest River R-Pod has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 2,741 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. Last updated July 6, 2026.

Recall campaigns

EXTERIOR LIGHTING 11V010000 2011-01-12 2,741 affected

Defect

FOREST RIVER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009-2011 R-POD TRAVEL TRAILERS MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 27, 2008, THROUGH NOVEMBER 20, 2010, FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE VEHICLES DO NOT HAVE THE…

Consequence

This could render the vehicle less visible to other motorist during hours of darkness, possibly resulting in a crash causing property damage and/or personal injury.

Remedy

Forest RiverÂ’s petition for relief from remedy based on its belief that the noncompliance was inconsequential to motor vehicle safety was denied by NHTSA on May 16, 2012. Accordingly, Forest River will conduct a safety recall campaign. The safety recall began in May 2012. Owners nay contact Forest River at…

Complaints by component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Total complaints3

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“Tl* the contact owns a 2013 (na) forest river r-pod. While the rv was plugged into the campsite power supply, an electrical arching noise was present and the fire alarm activated due to smoke inside the camper. The panels under the kitchen sink were removed to access the electrical panel, which…”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2016-08-21

“Tl* the contact owns a 2013 (na) forest river r-pod 178. While the contact was in the camper trailer, he saw a flash and the smoke alarm sounded. Smoke emitted from the molex connector behind the cabinetry in the kitchen. The electrical power was shut off to defuse the fire. The contact…”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2016-06-09

“Tl* the contact owns a 2011 forest river r-pod. The contact stated that whenever he applied the brakes, the rear passenger wheel seized and the trailer jerked. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, who was unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and…”

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC · reported 2011-08-28

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2011 Forest River R-Pod as of July 6, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.