The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·18V876000·Announced 2018-12-10

Forest River Recalls 2019 Rockport Vehicles Due to Incorrect Weight Rating Placard

Forest River is recalling 2019 Rockport vehicles because the Federal Placard may display an incorrect Gross Axle Weight Rating, potentially allowing the vehicle to be overloaded.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product where the defect (incorrect weight rating) increases the risk of a crash, but no specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Forest River, Inc. is recalling certain 2019 Rockport vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where the Federal Placard may indicate an incorrect Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). This error can allow the vehicle to be overloaded, causing the vehicles to fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."

An overloaded vehicle may cause the operator to lose control, increasing the risk of a crash. The recall began on January 18, 2018. Dealers will replace the Federal Placard with a new corrected Placard free of charge.

Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-522-7599. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-0919. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
FOREST RIVER ROCKPORT
Brand
FOREST RIVER
Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Recreational Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
142

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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