The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·20V029000·Announced 2020-01-20

Forest River Recalls 2014-2019 Rockport Work Trucks for Roof Fastening Defect

Forest River is recalling 2014-2019 Rockport Work Trucks because the roof may detach from the front cap, creating a road hazard and increasing 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 (roof detachment) that creates a road hazard and increases the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Forest River, Inc. is recalling certain 2014-2019 Rockport Work Truck vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where the roof and front cap may have been improperly fastened together. This issue potentially allows the roof to detach from the front cap and the vehicle.

If the roof detaches, it can become a road hazard, which increases the risk of a crash. The recall began on February 3, 2020. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-522-7599, or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153). Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1123.

Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and properly secure the roofs, as necessary, free of charge.

The recalled product

Product
FOREST RIVER ROCKPORT
Brand
FOREST RIVER
Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Work Truck
Hazard
Affected units
4,105

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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