| Issue ID | 1407852 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11023636 |
| Manufacurer | Forest River, Inc. |
| Brand | FOREST RIVER |
| Model | R-POD |
| Model Year | 2018 |
| File date | 08/09/17 |
| Component | STRUCTURE:BODY |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2018 (na) forest river r-pod 176 travel trailer. While driving, the black water tank pipe detached and dragged on the ground without warning. As a result, the valve leaked of sewage. The contact independently replaced the valve, the termination cap, and the three inch bayonet and double wack nut. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that, due to the contact not providing proof of the failure before the replacement, they could not assist. The approximate failure mileage was 1,000. Updated 11/01/17*lj vin invalid updated 7/17/18*jb |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 1000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | CARLSBAD, NM |
| VIN pattern | 4X4TRPT16JLXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
| Was part original equipment? | |
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| Date of purchase | 27/07/17 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 50 |
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| Dealer's name | GREAT ESCAPES RV CENTER |
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