Forest River Recalls 2019 Rockport Trucks Due to Brake Controller Wiring
Forest River is recalling 2019 Rockport work trucks with optional trailer brake controllers due to improper wiring that may prevent trailer brakes from activating.
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 in the braking system that increases the risk of a crash, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for significant injury risk.
Plain-English summary
Forest River, Inc. is recalling certain 2019 Rockport work trucks equipped with an optional trailer brake controller. The recall involves 63 vehicles where the brake controller may have been wired improperly. This defect may prevent the brake controller from activating the trailer brakes when the vehicle's brakes are applied.
Without the trailer brakes assisting, stopping distances may be lengthened, increasing the risk of a crash. Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake controller free of charge. The recall began on 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. 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 — Work Truck
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 63
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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