Recall 22V450 affects 205 2022 Forest River R-Pod travel trailers for incorrect axle-rating labels. Forest River mails replacement labels for free.
Forest River is recalling 205 2022 R-Pod travel trailers because the federal placard lists the axle rating as 4,400 lbs instead of the correct 3,500 lbs, which can lead owners to overload the trailer. An overloaded trailer can cause a loss of control and increase the risk of a crash; Forest River dealers will complete the recall repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The Federal Placard on a 2022 Forest River R-Pod travel trailer is the label that tells an owner and service shop the trailer's official weight ratings. One of those ratings is the axle rating, which tells how much weight the axle is built to carry. That number guides loading, towing setup, and tire and suspension checks.
On affected R-Pod trailers, the placard lists the axle rating as 4400 lbs instead of the correct 3500 lbs. Forest River traced the problem to an engineering error in the label information. If an owner loads the trailer using the higher printed rating, the trailer can be overloaded even when the label appears to say the weight is allowed.
There is no warning sign before failure. The problem is printed information, so the trailer does not give a sound, light, or handling change that proves the placard is wrong before the owner checks the corrected rating.
Who's affected?
| 2022 Forest River R-Pod | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 205 |
| 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.
What's the safety risk?
An overloaded R-Pod can cause a loss of control and increase crash risk. There is no warning sign before an overload affects handling, so rely on the corrected weight label and keep loads within the updated limits. Repair is free at any franchised Forest River dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2022 Forest River R-Pod is included in this recall.
- Call Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-3119 to request the free replacement label that corrects the axle-rating placard.
- Reference recall number 22V450 and Forest River recall 80-1525 when you call.
- Avoid loading the trailer based on the incorrect placard until the replacement label is installed.
What happens at the repair
Forest River handles this recall by mailing replacement Federal Placard labels free of charge. If the trailer is inspected or serviced for this recall, a Forest River technician or service representative checks that the correct label is used and that the recall procedure is completed. The recall remedy is free. Forest River's reimbursement plan allows refund requests for prior repairs within the defect scope. If you already paid for a related repair, send the service invoice to the RPOD address listed in the recall notice so Forest River can review the refund request.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| June 24, 2022 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| July 18, 2022 | Owner notification mailed |
| August 3, 2022 | Dealer notification began |
| August 3, 2022 | Dealer notification ended |
| August 3, 2022 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
| August 3, 2022 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 22V450?
Recall 22V450 covers 205 2022 Forest River R-Pod travel trailers with a Federal Placard that lists the axle rating as 4,400 lbs instead of 3,500 lbs. The wrong label can lead to overloading, loss of control, and higher crash risk. Forest River will mail replacement labels for free.
What should I do if my 2022 Forest River R-Pod is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific trailer is included in recall 22V450. If it is, contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-3119, Option 2, and ask for the free replacement label. Use Forest River recall number 80-1525 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Forest River will mail the corrected label free of charge. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to remedy the defect at no cost, so owners do not pay for the replacement certification label tied to recall 22V450.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is overloading. The incorrect placard shows a 4,400 lb axle rating instead of the correct 3,500 lb rating. If the trailer is loaded past its true rating, it can lose control and increase the risk of a crash.
When were owners notified about recall 22V450?
Forest River mailed owner notification letters on July 18, 2022. If you bought the trailer used or never received a letter, check your VIN to confirm whether your specific 2022 R-Pod is included, then contact Forest River with recall number 80-1525.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/22V450000 |
|---|---|
| Forest River customer service | 1-574-642-3119 |
| NHTSA recall # | 22V450 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 22V450000 |
Source documents
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Download Quarterly Report (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 20, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →