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kymooses 
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 Topic: U.S. Rpod Owners 2009-2010 models: PLEASE READPosted: 30 May 2012 at 8:46am |
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If it weren't for these forums how many others would have fallen through those same cracks? A majority of people now who know about this recall likely read about it on one of the forums or via facebook. It's just a fast way for them to pass along information to large number of owners at once. |
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gmandual
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Posted: 29 May 2012 at 11:59pm |
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Guess I should have said "unless guy at FR in charge of tape measure decides trailer isn't a motor vehicle", or "same guy who thought axle width doesn't count in a trailers width....' (but you get the idea.) After all the conversations I have had will all parties involved, nothing would surprise me at this point.
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rpodcamper.com
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Posted: 29 May 2012 at 11:49pm |
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Are you telling me me I don't need to register the Trailer? I have a tape measure :) Sorry I just could not resist. My other Camper I do not need toregister as It is a truck Camper and sits on the truck.
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rpodcamper.com
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Posted: 29 May 2012 at 11:47pm |
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I will know how they get the address that they send the notices to as I have access to both. As Long as your Trailer is registered Bill-GA you should receive a notice in the mail but Forest River has not yet been issued the ODI # yet from NHTSA. Forest River needs approval on everything from the envolope they will be mailing the notice in to the actual letter they will be sending. it can take upwards of 30 days before they start mailing. Hold off send your contact information
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gmandual
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Posted: 29 May 2012 at 11:36pm |
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Facebook isn't considered an official notification method. Think they are doing it for public relation reasons. But bet using facebook will just have 573.6 bite them. Just have to wait for NHTSA to assign the official ODI # associated with the recall, and should be able to get the official information direct from NHTSA and will know what accepted remedy plan and notification method is. But if I remember correctly per 49 CFR 573.8 they have to send notices out to registered owners in state DMV records, unless someone (maybe same guy who had tape measure) decides the trailer isn't a motor vehicle and doesn't have to use DMV records. sigh..... But won't know for sure untill we see the official recall posting from NHTSA. |
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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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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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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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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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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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