Got two Service Bulletins from FR today...
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Topic: Got two Service Bulletins from FR today...
Posted By: plantkiller
Subject: Got two Service Bulletins from FR today...
Date Posted: 25 Sep 2009 at 6:48am
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I opened the mail today and got two service bulletin letters from FR:
(1) "It has come to our attention that RPOD model 172 with serial numbers L004552 through L005400 may have an exposed 3" opening located on the driver side in the floor near or around the dump valves on the underside."
(2) "It has come to our attention that RPOD models with serial numbers L004101 through L005085 may have inadequate sealant under all four corners where the side bottom rails meet both the front and rear bottom rails."
I'm suppose to take my 172 to my dealer and get these fixed.
Fun, fun, fun. ------------- 2010 R-POD 172 (version 1.0) 2007 NISSAN FRONTIER SE 4x4 w/ Prodigy P3 |
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Posted By: tabkld93
Date Posted: 25 Sep 2009 at 8:20am
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Some early postings referred to the four corners not being sealed. Mine looked OK but I will check the serial numbers and confirm. The 3" hole sounds bad
------------- Todd, Karen & Leah '13 Surveyor 240 '12 Ford F150 EcoBoost Former owner of 2010 R-Pod 172 |
Posted By: TerryM
Date Posted: 25 Sep 2009 at 1:45pm
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I got the letter about the rails needing sealed also. But mine are good. Terry |
Posted By: Butterfly_Lee
Date Posted: 25 Sep 2009 at 1:48pm
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No letter, I check my mail tomorrow. Looked OK, but I'll have the dealer recheck. I'm going to have the riser's installed soon so that will be a prefect time to get a good visual underneath. Lee ------------- Still a work in progress, lots of pictures. http://podterfly.blogspot.com/ |
Posted By: nlroller
Date Posted: 25 Sep 2009 at 1:53pm
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I got the letter yesterday. My corners look sealed. Not sure if it's the 650 sealant, though. Any ideas how to tell? Mine does have the three-inch hole. Looks like it was cut out in the wrong place to allow for the low point drain plugs or something. Will be at the dealer on Monday for something else, hope they can fix it then.
------------- San Antonio, TX 2004 Sienna 2010 R-pod 172 |
Posted By: Scott
Date Posted: 25 Sep 2009 at 2:18pm
I'll be checking mine this weekend- received the service bulletins yesterday in the mail and I called Forest River this morning. Since I purchased my 172 out of state, the warranty lady I spoke to said I could easily make any repairs needed myself. As per the bulletins, Forest River recommends Tremco Trempro 650 sealant, which I found is available at Fastenal stores nation-wide. It would be nice if I wouldn't need to do anything?!  ------------- Scott & Ann Colorado Springs, CO RP-172, '98 Ford Explorer |
Posted By: gmandual
Date Posted: 25 Sep 2009 at 2:55pm
Didn't get any mail today. But mine is in the serial numbers for the 1st. And looking up under the wheel well on the drivers side you can see the hole next to the low point drain cap. In my book that would qualify as an oops. If they had just used all that extra sealant from the drain pipe in the other big gapping whole, it wouldn't be a problem. :)
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plantkiller wrote:Posted By: plantkiller
Date Posted: 25 Sep 2009 at 4:53pm
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Is that insulation under our floor board? If so, cool. I didn't know the floor of the POD were insulated. However, the 3" hole sux. I can't believe that got pass FR's "quality assurance" checks. ------------- 2010 R-POD 172 (version 1.0) 2007 NISSAN FRONTIER SE 4x4 w/ Prodigy P3 |
Posted By: gmandual
Date Posted: 25 Sep 2009 at 5:02pm
| From the looks of it the floor of r-pod is foam between two sheets of 1/4 inch plywood. |
Posted By: Scott
Date Posted: 26 Sep 2009 at 6:29am
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Great picture of the three-inch hole communicated in the bulletin... does anyone have a picture to post of how the corners might look if they are not properly sealed? That would be a helpful guide. Scott ------------- Scott & Ann Colorado Springs, CO RP-172, '98 Ford Explorer |
Posted By: David and Danette
Date Posted: 26 Sep 2009 at 7:09am
I just spoke with Forest River this morning on the phone . I said my corners looked sealed, but that I was concerned if there was a problem down the road would it be covered under warranty. I was told that it would be, so we will file the letter and leave it alone. If I see later it needs to be sealed, I see no time limit to have it sealed in the letter. I know by previous posts some have had a problem which led to a soggy floor and concern for the possibility of mold. I am guessing that is what led to the service letter.  David ------------- SWFL 171 2010 Jeep Liberty |
Posted By: HuronSailor
Date Posted: 27 Sep 2009 at 3:44am
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Does the letter from FR tell you how to fill the hole? ------------- .: Mark & Beth :: Silverado 5.3L :: "arrrr"Pod 172 :: http://picasaweb.google.com/mark.a.mowery - My Albums :: http://ourrpod.blogspot.com/ - OurPod Blog :: |
Posted By: Scott
Date Posted: 27 Sep 2009 at 9:44am
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When I called Forest River, they said to patch the 3" hole with a comparable size of styrofoam and then seal it with a good sticky tape or the aforementioned 650 sealant.
Scott ------------- Scott & Ann Colorado Springs, CO RP-172, '98 Ford Explorer |
Posted By: HuronSailor
Date Posted: 27 Sep 2009 at 11:09am
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Rpod floor from underneath, looking up at left rear corner. Note exposed plywood edges where sealant is missing, typical of all four corners on my 172.  ------------- .: Mark & Beth :: Silverado 5.3L :: "arrrr"Pod 172 :: http://picasaweb.google.com/mark.a.mowery - My Albums :: http://ourrpod.blogspot.com/ - OurPod Blog :: |
Posted By: Scott
Date Posted: 27 Sep 2009 at 2:56pm
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Checked out my 172 this afternoon- no 3" hole to patch, thank goodness! I will add some sealant though to a few places around the corners- all corners seem to be covered but were done quickly - I think I can do a better job...
Scott ------------- Scott & Ann Colorado Springs, CO RP-172, '98 Ford Explorer |
Posted By: JeepPod
Date Posted: 27 Sep 2009 at 3:30pm
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I haven't received a letter yet, but I've only had my 172 a week. My serial number does fall with in the range of those with possible issues.
Can someone post a photo of the corner sealant problem or at least the area in question?
Thanks!
Lisa
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Posted By: JeepPod
Date Posted: 27 Sep 2009 at 3:31pm
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AH!! Just found the posted photo!
Sorry poders!
Lisa
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