Recall 11V010 affects 2,741 2009-2011 Forest River R-Pod travel trailers for missing required clearance lights. Repair is free at any franchised Forest River dealer.
Forest River is recalling 2,741 2009-2011 R-Pod travel trailers because they were built without the required clearance lights. That lighting gap makes the trailer less visible after dark and increases the risk of a crash, property damage, or personal injury; the Forest River dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The clearance lights on a 2009-2011 Forest River R-Pod are small exterior lamps that mark the trailer's size and outer edges. They help other drivers see the top and width of the trailer in low light, rain, and traffic. Federal lighting rules require those lamps so the trailer is easier to judge from the front, rear, and sides.
On affected R-Pod travel trailers, Forest River says the required clearance lights were not installed. That means the trailer does not meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 108 for lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment. The problem is not a worn bulb or loose connector; it is missing lighting equipment that should have been present from the factory.
There is no warning sign before failure. An owner can inspect the trailer and notice the missing clearance lights, but the safety issue is already present whenever the trailer is used without the required lamps.
Who's affected?
Spans the 2009, 2010, and 2011 R-Pod model years, with exterior lighting listed as the affected component throughout.
| 2010 Forest River R-Pod | Exterior lighting |
|---|---|
| 2011 Forest River R-Pod | Exterior lighting |
| 2009 Forest River R-Pod | Exterior lighting |
| Units affected | 2,741 |
The model year narrows the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific trailer is included.
What's the safety risk?
The lighting noncompliance creates a visibility risk during hours of darkness. Other motorists have less chance to see the trailer, which increases crash risk and can lead to property damage or personal injury. Schedule the recall repair soon. Repair will be free at any franchised Forest River dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2009-2011 Forest River R-Pod is included in this recall.
- Contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-3119 for current repair instructions before scheduling service.
- Reference recall number 11V010 when you call, and ask which Forest River service location can add the required clearance lights.
- Bring the owner letter mailed on June 4, 2012, if you have it, along with your registration.
- Use extra care after dark until the clearance-light repair is complete, since the trailer is less visible to other drivers.
What happens at the repair
After NHTSA denied Forest River's petition for relief, Forest River began the safety recall campaign in May 2012. The filing does not describe the exact dealer procedure for adding or correcting the required clearance lights on affected R-Pod trailers. If Forest River confirms your trailer still needs this campaign, the dealer repair will be free once available, with parts and labor covered under the recall.
Timeline
| January 12, 2011 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| June 4, 2012 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 11V010?
Recall 11V010 covers 2,741 2009-2011 Forest River R-Pod travel trailers missing required clearance lights. That exterior-lighting defect can make the trailer less visible to other motorists in darkness. Forest River began the safety recall in May 2012.
What should I do if my 2009-2011 Forest River R-Pod is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific trailer is included in recall 11V010. If it is, contact a franchised Forest River dealer or Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-3119 and reference recall 11V010. The recall repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to fix safety defects and safety noncompliances at no cost to the owner. Forest River must provide the recall remedy free of charge through its dealer network for trailers included in recall 11V010.
What is the safety risk with this Forest River R-Pod recall?
The safety risk is reduced nighttime visibility. Because the trailer lacks required clearance lights, other motorists have less visual warning during hours of darkness, increasing crash risk and the risk of property damage or personal injury.
What if I bought my Forest River R-Pod used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the trailer, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific R-Pod is included, then give recall number 11V010 to the dealer or Forest River customer service when you call.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/11V010000 |
|---|---|
| Forest River customer service | 1-574-642-3119 |
| NHTSA recall # | 11V010 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 11V010000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 3, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →