The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·16V780000·Announced 2016-10-26

Forest River Recalls 2016 Rockport Trucks Due to Fuel Pressure Loss Risk

Forest River is recalling 2016 Rockport cargo and work trucks because the rear ramp may damage fuel connections, causing engine stalls and crash risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (ramp interference) that causes engine stalls, explicitly increasing the risk of a crash, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for structural defects and significant injury risk.

Plain-English summary

Forest River, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2016 Rockport cargo box trucks and work trucks built on GM chassis. These vehicles were manufactured between December 8, 2015, and May 31, 2016.

The recall addresses a defect where cycling the rear ramp in and out may damage the electrical connections on the fuel sending unit. This damage can result in a loss of fuel pressure, which causes the engine to stall and increases the risk of a crash.

Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will reinstall the loading ramp structure to provide sufficient clearance, free of charge. The recall began on November 29, 2016. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-522-7599 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
FOREST RIVER ROCKPORT
Brand
FOREST RIVER
Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Cargo Box Truck
Hazard
Affected units
22

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • ROCKPORT

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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