The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·20V688000·Announced 2020-11-06

Forest River Recalls 2019-2020 Rockport Trucks Due to Battery Box Welding Defect

Forest River is recalling 2019-2020 Rockport work trucks because the battery box may be inadequately welded and detach, 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 (inadequately welded battery box) that could detach and increase the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Forest River, Inc. is recalling certain 2019-2020 Rockport work trucks. The recall addresses a defect where the battery box installed on these vehicles may be inadequately welded, which could cause the box to detach.

If the battery box detaches, it can increase the risk of a crash. The recall began on December 8, 2020.

Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the battery box for proper welding. If necessary, dealers will install rivets to secure the battery box free of charge. 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 — Work Truck
Hazard
Affected units
94

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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