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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 11V010000

2009 Forest River R-Pod | 2010 Forest River R-Pod | 2011 Forest River R-Pod — Exterior lighting

Published January 12, 2011 · Recall initiated: January 12, 2011

Summary

NHTSA records recall 11V010000, published January 12, 2011. Recalling firm: Forest River, Inc.; 2009 Forest River R-Pod | 2010 Forest River R-Pod | 2011 Forest River R-Pod — Exterior lighting.

What's the hazard

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 REQUIRED CLEARANCE LIGHTS.

What to do

Forest River’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 1-574-642-3119.

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Recall details

Brand
FOREST RIVER
Model
R-POD
Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Lot
2009 FOREST RIVER R-POD | 2010 FOREST RIVER R-POD | 2011 FOREST RIVER R-POD
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2009 Forest River R-Pod | 2010 Forest River R-Pod | 2011 Forest River R-Pod — Exterior lighting recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 11V010000 on January 12, 2011. Reported hazard: 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 REQUIRED CLEARANCE LIGHTS.

What should I do if I have this product?

Forest River’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 1-574-642-3119.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: FOREST RIVER. Model: R-POD.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)