FOREST RIVER R-POD (2022) recall — Equipment
Forest River recalls 2022 R-POD travel trailers with incorrect axle rating (4400 lbs vs 3500 lbs) that could cause vehicle overload and crash risk. Owners receive free replacement labels.
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An overloaded vehicle can cause a loss of control and increase the risk of a crash.
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What happened, in plain English
Forest River is recalling certain 2022 R-POD travel trailers because their axle rating is incorrectly labeled as 4400 lbs instead of the required 3500 lbs. This could cause the vehicle to become overloaded, increasing crash risk. Owners must replace the labels to ensure proper axle rating compliance. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/80882-forest-river-2022-r-pod-travel-trailers-incorrect-axle-rating.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/80882-forest-river-2022-r-pod-travel-trailers-incorrect-axle-rating · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #22V450000
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“Forest River 2022 R-POD Travel Trailers: Incorrect Axle Rating Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/80882-forest-river-2022-r-pod-travel-trailers-incorrect-axle-rating. Based on NHTSA recall #22V450000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=22V450000).
Why it’s dangerous
The vehicle's axle rating is incorrectly labeled as 4400 lbs instead of the required 3500 lbs. This means the trailer could become overloaded when carrying heavy loads, leading to loss of control and increased crash risk.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2022 Forest River R-POD travel trailers with incorrect axle ratings are affected. Those who frequently drive these trailers on roads with heavy loads are at higher risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 2022 Forest River R-POD travel trailers with the Federal Placard showing an axle rating of 4400 lbs instead of 3500 lbs. The recall covers vehicles that fail to comply with 49 CFR Part 567 certification requirements.
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What to do — step by step
Replace Labels
Install the free replacement labels provided by Forest River to correct the axle rating to 3500 lbs.
Contact Customer Service
Reach out to Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-3119 Option 2 for assistance with the recall.
What NHTSA says to do
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.
Questions people ask
Why is my R-POD trailer being recalled?
The 2022 R-POD travel trailers have an incorrect axle rating (4400 lbs) instead of the required 3500 lbs, which can cause vehicle overload and increase crash risk.
How do I know if my trailer is affected?
Check if your 2022 Forest River R-POD has a Federal Placard showing an axle rating of 4400 lbs instead of 3500 lbs.
What should I do if I have the affected trailer?
Forest River will mail free replacement labels to correct the axle rating. Contact customer service at 1-574-642-3119 Option 2 for details.
Contact Forest River
We’ve drafted a message you can send Forest River to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 22V450000 — Forest River Forest River Hello, I own a Forest River that is covered by recall 22V450000 from Forest River. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #22V450000 (June 24, 2022)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 4, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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