Forest River R-pod recalled over fire hazard

Recall date

May 10, 2019

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Forest River, Inc. recalls 2019–2020 Forest River R-pod

Recall number

19V356000

Brand / firm

Forest River

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 1,346 units

Why it was recalled

Without the proper circuit breaker protection, the wire can melt, increasing the risk of fire.

What was recalled

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019-2020 R. Pod travel trailers. The wire for the refrigerator's spark igniter may have been connected to a breaker that permits a current higher than the wire can handle.

What to do

Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will move the wire from the 30 AMP circuit to the designated 15 AMP circuit, free of charge. The recall began May 28, 2019. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-3119. Forest River's number for this recall is 80-1011.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.