Recall 19V356 affects 1,346 2019-2020 Forest River R-Pod travel trailers for a refrigerator wiring fire risk. Repair is free at any franchised Forest River dealer.
Forest River is recalling 1,346 2019-2020 R-Pod travel trailers under recall 19V356 because the refrigerator's spark igniter wire is connected to a circuit breaker rated higher than the wire can safely handle. The wire can melt and start a fire, and Forest River dealers will rewire the circuit free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The spark igniter on the refrigerator inside affected 2019-2020 R-Pod travel trailers is the small electrical component that lights the propane burner when the fridge runs on gas. It draws power through a thin 14 AWG wire that runs from the back of the refrigerator to the trailer's distribution panel, where a circuit breaker protects the wire from carrying more current than it was built to handle.
On these R-Pods, that wire was connected to a 30 amp circuit breaker during assembly at the Indiana plant. A 14 AWG wire is rated for a 15 amp circuit, not a 30 amp one. If the wire shorts or draws excess current, the breaker will not trip in time, and the wire itself can overheat. An overheated wire inside a travel trailer is a fire risk.
There is no warning sign before failure. The wiring sits behind the refrigerator and inside the distribution panel, so an owner has no way to see the mismatched circuit from inside the trailer.
Who's affected?
Covers two model years of the R-Pod travel trailer, all built in the same eleven-month production window and sharing the same wiring and fuse circuit issue.
| 2020 Forest River R-Pod | wiring |
|---|---|
| 2020 Forest River R-Pod | wiring |
| 2019 Forest River R-Pod | wiring |
| 2019 Forest River R-Pod | wiring |
| Units affected | 1,346 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific trailer is included in this recall.
What's the safety risk?
Without the correct circuit breaker protection, the wire can overheat and melt, which raises the risk of a fire inside the trailer. There is no warning sign before failure, so schedule the repair soon and avoid leaving the trailer plugged in or unattended until the wiring is corrected. Repair is free at any franchised Forest River dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2019-2020 Forest River R-Pod travel trailer is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Forest River dealer to schedule the free wiring repair that moves the refrigerator spark-igniter wire to the correct 15 AMP circuit.
- Reference recall number 19V356 (Forest River recall 80-1011) when you call the dealer.
- Call Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-3119 with questions about the repair or your owner notice.
- Avoid using the refrigerator until the wiring repair is complete, since the undersized circuit protection raises the fire risk.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Forest River technician moves the refrigerator spark igniter wire off the 30 amp circuit and reconnects it to the designated 15 amp circuit, so the breaker matches what the wire is rated to carry. Parts and labor are free under the recall. Reimbursement runs through Forest River's standard plan, so if you already paid out of pocket to have this wiring corrected, bring your receipts and any related paperwork to the service desk when you arrive.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| May 10, 2019 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| May 28, 2019 | Owner notification mailed |
| June 19, 2019 | Dealer notification began |
| June 19, 2019 | Dealer notification ended |
| June 19, 2019 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 19V356?
Recall 19V356 covers 1,346 2019-2020 Forest River R-Pod travel trailers. The refrigerator spark igniter wire was connected to a 30 amp breaker that allows more current than the wire can handle, so the wire can melt and start a fire. Forest River dealers will move the wire to the correct 15 amp circuit for free.
What should I do if my 2019-2020 Forest River R-Pod is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific R-Pod is included in recall 19V356. If it is, contact a Forest River dealer to schedule the wiring correction. Reference recall number 19V356 and Forest River's internal number 80-1011 when you call. The repair is free, and Forest River customer service is reachable at 1-574-642-3119.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair the defect at no cost to the owner. Forest River dealers will move the refrigerator spark igniter wire from the 30 amp circuit to the designated 15 amp circuit free of charge, including parts and labor.
What is the safety risk?
Without the proper circuit breaker protection, the refrigerator spark igniter wire can carry more current than it is rated for and melt, which increases the risk of fire inside the trailer. The repair restores the correct 15 amp breaker protection, so schedule it as soon as your VIN is confirmed in recall 19V356.
What if I bought my Forest River R-Pod used?
The free repair still applies. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to honor the recall regardless of ownership history. If Forest River never mailed you a notice, check your VIN to confirm your trailer is included in recall 19V356, then reference that number and Forest River's 80-1011 when you call the dealer.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/19V356000 |
|---|---|
| Forest River customer service | 1-574-642-3119 |
| NHTSA recall # | 19V356 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 19V356000 |
Source documents
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Download Quarterly Report (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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