2019 FOREST RIVER Rockport recalls
The 2019 FOREST RIVER Rockport is covered by 8 recall campaigns. Repairs are free at a dealer; check your VIN to see which are still open.
| Campaign | Received | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 24V313000 | 2024-05-03 | Structure › Body › Hatchback/Liftgate › Hinge And Attachments |
| 20V688000 | 2020-11-06 | Electrical System › 12V/24V/48V Battery |
| 20V029000 | 2020-01-20 | Structure › Body › Roof And Pillars |
| 19V604000 | 2019-08-16 | Equipment |
| 19V505000 | 2019-07-01 | Service Brakes |
| 19V258000 | 2019-03-29 | Electrical System › Wiring › Fuses And Circuit Breakers |
| 19V202000 | 2019-03-14 | Visibility › Rearview Mirrors/Devices |
| 18V876000 | 2018-12-10 | Suspension › Rear › Axle › Non-Powered Axle Assembly |
Each recall: problem, risk and fix
Structure › Body › Hatchback/Liftgate › Hinge And Attachments (24V313000, 2024-05-03)
Problem: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2011, 2016-2019, 2021-2024 Rockport Work Trucks. The rear liftgate may have been installed without a U-bolt on the driver and passenger side, which can allow the liftgate to fall to the ground when loaded.
Risk: A liftgate that falls unexpectedly increases the risk of injury.
Free fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the U-bolts, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 17, 2024. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-522-7599. Forest River's number for this recall is 65-1700.
Electrical System › 12V/24V/48V Battery (20V688000, 2020-11-06)
Problem: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Rockport work trucks. The battery box installed on these vehicles may be inadequately welded, and could detach.
Risk: If the battery box detaches, it can increase the risk of a crash.
Free fix: Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the battery box for proper welding, and if necessary install rivets to secure the battery box, free of charge. The recall began December 8, 2020. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-522-7599. Forest River's number for this recall is 29-1252.
Structure › Body › Roof And Pillars (20V029000, 2020-01-20)
Problem: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Rockport Work Truck vehicles. The roof and front cap may have been improperly fastened together, potentially allowing the roof to detach from the front cap and vehicle.
Risk: If the roof detaches from the vehicle, it can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Free fix: Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and properly secure the roofs, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 3, 2020. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-522-7599. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1123.
Equipment (19V604000, 2019-08-16)
Problem: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019 Rockport box vans and service bodies, equipped with Uline Bulk Storage racks. Due to improper welding, the bulk storage beams may fail when loaded.
Risk: If the beams fail, components may fall off and strike occupants, increasing risk the risk of an injury.
Free fix: Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install replacement beams that were correctly welded, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin August 29, 2019. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-522-7599 or Uline customer service at 1-800-295-5510 or email at customerservice@uline.com. Forest River's number for this recall is 29-1074.
Service Brakes (19V505000, 2019-07-01)
Problem: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019 Rockport work trucks equipped with an optional trailer brake controller. The brake controller may have been wired improperly, which may prevent the brake controller from activating the trailer brakes when the vehicle's brakes are applied.
Risk: Without the trailer brakes assisting, stopping distances may be lengthened, increasing the risk of a crash.
Free fix: Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake controller, free of charge. The recall began July 23, 2019. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-327-2392. Forest River's number for this recall is 65-1046.
Electrical System › Wiring › Fuses And Circuit Breakers (19V258000, 2019-03-29)
Problem: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Rockport work trucks. The inline fuse that protects the cargo and compartment lights circuit may not have been installed during production.
Risk: Without inline fuse protection, excess current cause the wiring to melt, increasing the risk of a fire.
Free fix: Forest River has notified owners, and dealers will install an inline fuse, free of charge. The recall began April 8, 2019. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-522-7599. Forest River's number for this recall is 29-0987.
Visibility › Rearview Mirrors/Devices (19V202000, 2019-03-14)
Problem: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Orion Class C, Freelander Class C, and Leprechaun Class C motorhomes, Rockport work trucks, and Berkshire Ultra Coach, and StarCraft shuttle buses, equipped with ASA Electronics back up mirror-monitors, model number VOM74MM. The affected displays may revert back to the factory default settings, causing the camera image to be reversed.
Risk: If the monitor displays the image in reverse, the driver may unintentionally turn the opposite direction, increasing the risk of crash.
Free fix: Forest River has notified owners, and dealers will install a harness/relay/capacitor module, free of charge. The recall began April 8, 2019. Orion, Freelander, and Leprechaun owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-8602. Rockport owners should call 1-574-522-7599 and Berkshire, and Starcraft owners should call 1-574-642-3112. ASA Customer service can be reached at 1-800-384-4400. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-0980.
Suspension › Rear › Axle › Non-Powered Axle Assembly (18V876000, 2018-12-10)
Problem: Forest River, Inc (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019 Rockport vehicles. The Federal Placard may indicate an incorrect Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR), which can allow the vehicle to be overloaded. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
Risk: An overloaded vehicle may cause operator to lose control of vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Free fix: Forest River has notified owners, and dealers will replace the Federal Placard with a new corrected Placard, free of charge. The recall began January 18, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-522-7599. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-0919.
Other model years: 2014 · 2015 · 2016 · 2017 · 2018 · 2024 · All FOREST RIVER Rockport recalls