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Seanl 
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 Topic: U.S. Rpod Owners 2009-2010 models: PLEASE READPosted: 23 May 2012 at 10:46pm |
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I don't know if I picked up a rock but the marker light on the front of the right side fender on my broke on the weekend. It snaped the white plastic off where it comes through the fender.
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ToddsPod
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Posted: 24 May 2012 at 12:04am |
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Much thanks to gmandual and all who did the footwork (phonework) and those who commented to NHTSA to make this happen!
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'07 Dodge RAM 1500 ST Longbed QuadCab 4.7L V8 --- '10 Forest River R-Pod 172 |
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David and Danette
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Posted: 24 May 2012 at 5:26am |
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I agree with ToddsPod, Thankyou gmandual for all you have done. Perhaps if it wasn't for you Forest River may not of had to comply to the NHTSA safety requirements. And I thank everyone else who commented their concerns to NHTSA and Forest River about the Rpods needing the required lighting for safety. In the end there will be about 2,500 Rpods that will have the proper lighting for safety and possibly avoiding someone losing there life or seriously injured. David and Danette
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2012 Vibe 6503 (2014-2019) 2009 r-pod 171 (2009-2014) Middle Tn 2014 Ram 1500 Quad cab |
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turncoat3
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Posted: 24 May 2012 at 9:50am |
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I would also like to thank all that were involved in the response to NTSA about the non compliance issue. Now we will have to wait to see if our dealers are notified and will correct the llighting problem. I for one am sending the denial notice to my dealer to make him aware of the decision.
Thanks again to all involved.
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Ben & Lorrie
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dsmiths
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Posted: 24 May 2012 at 9:33pm |
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Thanks Moose for all you do.
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Dane and Donna Smith
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kymooses
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Posted: 29 May 2012 at 9:37pm |
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Kristin has posted some of the starting information on the recall process on the Rpod FB page.
Check it out.... Rpod by Forest River Ok.. Here we go.. ORIGINAL owners. You will be receiving a letter in the mail w/instructions. The letter will be mailed to the address you registered your rpod with. You will need that letter to make an appointment for the recall work at your dealer. Once you make appointment, dealers can/will order recall kits. 2 hours ago via mobile · < ="stat_elem as_ cmnt_like_" title="Like comment" name="like_comment_id3097335" ="submit" value="3097335">LikeUnlike  Rpod by Forest River 2nd Owners & Relocated (since purchase) owners. I will post email address and ALL of the VIN's associated with this recall tomorrow. If your serial # or VIN is within those #'s. We will ask that you email us AFTER June 8th with your current & correct contact information. |
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rpodcamper.com
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Posted: 29 May 2012 at 10:33pm |
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From the NHTSA Requirements on what Forest River Must Do Defect and Noncompliance Notification to Purchasers When a manufacturer has decided that a defect or a noncompliance exists in vehicles or items of motor vehicle equipment of its manufacture or import, the manufacturer is also required to notify owners, purchasers, and dealers. [49 U.S.C. § 30119] The following minimal information must be provided: (1) a clear description of the defect; (2) an evaluation of the risk to motor vehicle safety; (3) a statement of the measures to be taken to obtain the remedy; (4) a statement that the defect/noncompliance will be remedied without charge; (5) a statement of the earliest date on which the defect/noncompliance will be remedied; and (6) a description of the procedure to be followed by the recipient of the notification in informing NHTSA whenever a manufacturer, distributor, or dealer fails to or is unable to remedy without charge such defect or failure to comply. |
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rpodcamper.com
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Posted: 29 May 2012 at 10:37pm |
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Owner notification is to be initiated within a reasonable amount of time after the manufacturer first determines the defect or noncompliance condition. Although this time varies according to the nature of the recall and the population affected, notification usually occurs within 30 days. 49 U.S.C. § 30119 describes the notification requirements to purchasers and dealers for motor vehicles, tires, and items of motor vehicle equipment. Note that for motor vehicles, notification is to be made to registered owners determined from state motor vehicle registration records, augmented with corporate records. Notifications to purchasers are by first class mail. Notifications to dealers and NHTSA are to be by certified mail. However, dealers may be notified by other, more expeditious means. In accordance with Chapter 301 of Title 49 U.S.C., all safety recall campaigns are to be conducted throughout the United States, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, the Virgin Islands, American Samoa, and Puerto Rico. |
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rpodcamper.com
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Posted: 29 May 2012 at 10:42pm |
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This is the Official How to do a recall. In no place does it mention Facebook. Also it is putting the burden on the owner to contact Forest River. How many owners do not know about the Facebook page or care about it. My Rpod is one of the ones that are affected but it now has a different Address then when I purchased it in 2009. BUT IF Forest River pulls the DMV records they would have the updated address. How many others will fall through the cracks? |
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Bill-GA
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Posted: 29 May 2012 at 11:28pm |
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My R-Pod is in scope of the recall as well. I purchased mine privately from someone in Georgia who had moved from Florida. What's the chance of me getting a notice !?
I have been thinking about this lately and decided I need to send a copy of my GEORGIA registration with VIN (maybe title too) to Forest River in a U.S. Postal Certified letter saying please register me for the recall. This only costs $3-$4 and is a permanent record via tracking ID. Keep a copy of letter and USPS receipt - it has tracking ID. If I get no response, then I might go with a Registered letter with a return receipt acknowledgement.
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Bill & Bev
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