The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·23V341000·Announced 2023-05-12

Forest River Recalls 2022-2023 Rockport Work Trucks for Brake Wiring

Forest River is recalling 2022-2023 Rockport work trucks because the trailer brake controller may be incorrectly wired, which can cause a loss of brake function and increase 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 (incorrectly wired brake controller) that can result in a loss of brake function and increase the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Forest River, Inc. is recalling certain 2022-2023 Rockport work trucks. The recall addresses a defect where the trailer brake controller may have been incorrectly wired.

An incorrectly wired brake controller can result in a loss of brake function, which increases the risk of a crash. No specific number of affected units is provided in the source text.

Dealers will rewire the trailer brake controller free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 24, 2023. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-327-2392 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
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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