Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
FOREST RIVER
Model Of Vehicle
R-POD
Year
2009
Recall Campaign Number
11V010000
Component Description
Exterior Lighting
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
Forest Riverøs 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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20081027
End Of Manufacture
20101130
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
2741
Date Owners Notified
20120604
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Date Report Received
20110112
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
108