June 24, 2022 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 22V450000
Incorrect Axle Rating on Federal Placard/Part 567
An overloaded vehicle can cause a loss of control and increase the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V450
Manufacturer Forest River
, Inc.
Components EQUIPMENT
Potential Number of Units Affected 205
Summary
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.”
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.
This notice is sent to you in accordance with the requirements of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act. This notice is also sent to you in accordance with the requirements of the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act. Forest River has decided that a noncompliance, which relates to the motor vehicle safety, exists in certain 2022 RPOD travel trailer recreational vehicles 49 CFR Part 567 “Certification.” Additionally, this non-compliance, which relates to the motor vehicle safety fails to meet the requirements of Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations; 49 CFR Part 567 “Certification”. This is to inform you that your vehicle may be non-compliant with the requirements of the Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations and that the non-compliance could affect the safety of a person.
WHAT IS THE DEFECT/NONCOMPLIANCE?
The manufacturing plant installed a 3500 lbs. rated axle, whereas the Federal Placard incorrectly indicates a 4400 lbs. axle.
EVALUATION OF THE RISK TO THE VEHICLE AND OPERATOR(S) RELATED TO THE RECALL.
A customer may unintentionally overload the trailer, with may lead to loss of vehicle control and potentially a crash.
WHAT IS FOREST RIVER AND OUR DEALERSHIPS GOING TO DO?
The remedy for this recall is included with this notification. Forest River has notified dealerships of this recall and have provided them with remedy instructions to install these Federal Placards if you are uncomfortable installing them yourself. You may have the recall corrected at any Forest River dealership or service center. It is preferable to have your selling dealership perform the remedy. Forest River completely covers your cost for the remedy; you will not receive any bill of sale for anything covered under the above recall number.
WHAT SHOULD YOU DO?
Federal Placard Installation:
- The labels are located on the road side of the unit, low on the sidewall or on the upper deck on the same side and on the entry door;
- Wipe off the labels with isopropyl alcohol;
- Match the labels and carefully place the new labels directly on top of the old labels
If you are not comfortable with installing these labels:
Please contact your dealer immediately and request a service appointment to schedule the free remedy. The vehicle Owner is responsible for arranging to have the work completed. Please state you have been notified by Forest River of having a recall in process for your vehicle and provide the recall number for the dealership. It is also helpful to the dealership to have a copy of this letter when you take your vehicle in for the recall remedy. You may also visit www.forestriverinc.com for dealer locations.
Chronology :
On June 20, 2022, during a routine quality inspection the incorrect information was found on the Federal Placard. Since inception of this model to June 20, 2022, the Federal Placard has had the incorrect axle rating.
On June 20, 2022, Forest Rivers’ manufacturing plant alerted Forest Rivers Office of Corporate Compliance with the information regarding the incorrect information on the Federal Placard, which fails to meet the Part 49 CFR “Certification”. The scope was determined using manufacturing records of this single model.
On June 21, 2022, the manufacturing plant provided updated model specifications so the Federal Placard replicated the correct information.
On June 24, 2022 Forest Rivers Corporate Recall Committee Voted to Recall
1 Affected Product
Vehicle
| MAKE | MODEL | YEAR |
| FOREST RIVER | R-POD | 2022 |
6 Associated Documents
Noncompliance Notice 573 Report
RCLRPT-22V450-3643.PDF 215.096KB
Recall Acknowledgement
RCAK-22V450-9275.pdf 645.832KB
Remedy Instructions and TSB
RCRIT-22V450-3312.pdf 681.59KB
ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
RCONL-22V450-5467.pdf 189.898KB
Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)
RCMN-22V450-5116.pdf 189.898KB
Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2022-3
RCLQRT-22V450-0272.PDF 211.133KB
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IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL Page 1 of 2 July 2022 This Notice applies to your vehicle VIN listed above. Dear Forest River Customer: This notice is sent to you in accordance with the requirements of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act. This notice is also sent to you in accordance with the requirements of the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act. Forest River has decided that a noncompliance, which relates to the motor vehicle safety, exists in certain 2022 RPOD travel trailer recreational vehicles 49 CFR Part 567 “Certification.” Additionally, this non-compliance, which relates to the motor vehicle safety fails to meet the requirements of Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations; 49 CFR Part 567 “Certification”. This is to inform you that your vehicle may be non-compliant with the requirements of the Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations and that the non-compliance could affect the safety of a person. WHAT IS THE DEFECT/NONCOMPLIANCE? The manufacturing plant installed a 3500 lbs. rated axle, whereas the Federal Placard incorrectly indicates a 4400 lbs. axle. EVALUATION OF THE RISK TO THE VEHICLE AND OPERATOR(S) RELATED TO THE RECALL. A customer may unintentionally overload the trailer, with may lead to loss of vehicle control and potentially a crash. WHAT IS FOREST RIVER AND OUR DEALERSHIPS GOING TO DO? The remedy for this recall is included with this notification. Forest River has notified dealerships of this recall and have provided them with remedy instructions to install these Federal Placards if you are uncomfortable installing them yourself. You may have the recall corrected at any Forest River dealership or service center. It is preferable to have your selling dealership perform the remedy. Forest River completely covers your cost for the remedy; you will not receive any bill of sale for anything covered under the above recall number. WHAT SHOULD YOU DO? Federal Placard Installation: The labels are located on the road side of the unit, low on the sidewall or on the upper deck on the same side and on the entry door; Wipe off the labels with isopropyl alcohol; Match the labels and carefully place the new labels directly on top of the old labels If you are not comfortable with installing these labels: Please contact your dealer immediately and request a service appointment to schedule the free remedy. The vehicle Owner is responsible for arranging to have the work completed. Please state you have been notified by Forest River of having a recall in process for your vehicle and provide the recall number for the dealership. It is also helpful to the dealership to have a copy of this letter when you take your vehicle in for the recall remedy. You may also visit www.forestriverinc.com for dealer locations. HOW LONG WILL THE REMEDY PROCESS TAKE? The estimated time of repair is .10 hours. However, the dealership may need to keep your vehicle or schedule an appointment with you for a later date to fit into their regular service schedule. UNITED STATES CANADA REPAIR CODE DESCRIPTION ALLOWABLE HOUR(S) 22V450 2022-334 RC-002-01-00-004201 INSTALL FEDERAL PLACARD .10 DEPARTMENT OF COMPLIANCE VEHICLE SAFETY AND RECALL MANAGEMENT BUILDING 11 423 N MAIN ST MIDDLEBURY, INDIANA 46540-9218 NHTSA RECALL: 22V450 CANADA RECALL: 2022-334 FR ID: 80-1525 <> <> <
, Inc. Attn: WARRANTY MANAGER 1492 Gerber St. Ligonier, IN 46767 What if you no longer own this vehicle? If you no longer own this vehicle and have the address for the current owner, please forward this letter to the new owner within 10 working days of receiving this notice. You have received this letter because government regulations require that a notification is sent to the last known owner of record. Our records indicate that you are the current owner. PLEASE NOTE: FEDERAL LAW REQUIRES THAT ANY VEHICLE LESSOR RECEIVING THIS RECALL NOTICE MUST FORWARD A COPY OF THIS NOTICE TO THE LESSEE WITHIN TEN DAYS. MAY FOREST RIVER ASSIST YOU FURTHER? If you have difficulties getting your vehicle repaired, please contact your Forest River Representative listed below: CONTACT PHONE CUSTOMER SERVICE (574) 535-2537 If you are still having difficulty getting your vehicle repaired in a reasonable amount of time or without change, you may write to the following address: For Canadian Owners Please Contact: Head of Recalls Motor Vehicle Safety Investigations Laboratory Transport Canada 80 Noël street, Gatineau, Quebec, J8Z 0A1 Telephone (800) 333-0510 Facsimile (819) 420-4292 Recall ID: 2022-334 For US Owners Please Contact: Administrator National Highway Traffic Safety Administration 1200 New Jersey Ave, S.E. Washington, D.C. 20590 Or you may call the toll free Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or (TTY: 1-800-424-9153). Or visit www.safercar.gov and search; Recall ID: 22V450 Sincerely, Forest River Inc. Office of Corporate Compliance**************************************************************************************************************OMB Control No.: 2127-0004 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-450 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Manufacturer Name : Forest River, Inc. Submission Date : JUN 24, 2022 NHTSA Recall No. : 22V-450 Manufacturer Recall No. : 80-1525 Manufacturer Information : Manufacturer Name : Forest River, Inc. Address : 55470 CR 1 P.O. Box 3030 Elkhart IN 46515-3030 Company phone : 1-800-348-7440 Population : Number of potentially involved : 205 Estimated percentage with defect : 100 % Vehicle Information : Vehicle 1 : 2022-2022 Forest River Inc. RPOD RPT153 Travel Trailers Vehicle Type : TRAILERS Body Style : OTHER Power Train : NR Descriptive Information : Since inception of this model to June 20, 2022, the Federal Placard has had the incorrect axle rating. Forest River used manufacturing records to determine the scope. 2022 R.POD TOWABLE RPT153 206 Grand Total 206 Production Dates : NOV 09, 2021 – JUN 15, 2022 VIN Range 1 : Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential Description of Defect : Description of the Defect : The manufacturing plant installed a 3500 lbs. rated axle, whereas the Federal Placard incorrectly indicates a 4400 lbs. axle. FMVSS 1 : 567 – Certification FMVSS 2 : NR Description of the Safety Risk : A customer may unintentionally overload the trailer, with may lead to loss of vehicle control and potentially a crash. Description of the Cause : Engineering Error. Identification of Any Warning that can Occur : None Involved Components : Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-450 Page 2 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Component Name 1 : Federal Placard Component Description : Federal Placard Component Part Number : N/A Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer Name : NR Address : NR NR Country : NR Chronology : On June 20, 2022, during a routine quality inspection the incorrect information was found on the Federal Placard. Since inception of this model to June 20, 2022, the Federal Placard has had the incorrect axle rating. On June 20, 2022, Forest Rivers’ manufacturing plant alerted Forest Rivers Office of Corporate Compliance with the information regarding the incorrect information on the Federal Placard, which fails to meet the Part 49 CFR “Certification”. The scope was determined using manufacturing records of this single model. On June 21, 2022, the manufacturing plant provided updated model specifications so the Federal Placard replicated the correct information. On June 24, 2022 Forest Rivers Corporate Recall Committee Voted to Recall Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-450 Page 3 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Description of Remedy : Description of Remedy Program : The remedy for this recall is included with this notification. Forest River has notified dealerships of this recall and have provided them with remedy instructions to install these Federal Placards if you are uncomfortable installing them yourself. You may have the recall corrected at any Forest River dealership or service center. It is preferable to have your selling dealership perform the remedy. Forest River completely covers your cost for the remedy; you will not receive any bill of sale for anything covered under the above recall number. Federal Placard Installation: 1. The labels are located on the roadside of the unit, low on the sidewall or on the upper deck on the same side and on the entry door; 2. Wipe off the labels with isopropyl alcohol; 3. Match the labels and carefully place the new labels directly on top of the old labels If you are not comfortable with installing these labels: Please contact your dealer immediately and request a service appointment to schedule the free remedy. The vehicle Owner is responsible for arranging to have the work completed. Please state you have been notified by Forest River of having a recall in process for your vehicle and provide the recall number for the dealership. It is also helpful to the dealership to have a copy of this letter when you take your vehicle in for the recall remedy. You may also visit www.forestriverinc.com for dealer locations. What is the Forest River Customer Service Phone Number? 574-642-3119 Option 2 If you have already paid for a repair that is within the scope of this defect under recall, you still need to have this recall inspected and/or performed to ensure the correct parts and procedures were utilized. Additionally, you may be eligible for a refund of previously paid repairs. Refunds will only be provided for within the scope of this defect under recall. Please send the service invoice to the following address: RPOD 1492 Gerber St. Ligonier, IN 46767 How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component : The Federal Placard will now contain the proper axle rating information Affected Component – Federal Placard Part Number – N/A Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : On June 21, 2022, the manufacturing plant provided updated model specifications so the Federal Placard replicated the correct information. Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-450 Page 4 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Recall Schedule : Description of Recall Schedule : Forest River has the utmost urgency in our recalls. Forest River will send suspected VIN numbers to our third party vendor that is licensed to pull data on the current owner of the vehicles (as needed) once a formal NHTSA I.D. is provided. Forest River intends on pushing the mailing out as soon as NHTSA provides any correction(s) and an Acknowledgement Letter. Planned Dealer Notification Date : AUG 03, 2022 – AUG 03, 2022 Planned Owner Notification Date : AUG 03, 2022 – AUG 03, 2022 * NR – Not ReportedSEOCONTENT-END