Forest River Recalls Rockport Work Trucks Due to Liftgate Defect
Forest River is recalling certain Rockport Work Trucks because the rear liftgate may fall if a U-bolt is missing, increasing injury risk.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).
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 structural vehicle defect where a falling liftgate increases the risk of injury, but no specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.
Plain-English summary
Forest River, Inc. is recalling certain 2011, 2016-2019, and 2021-2024 Rockport Work Trucks. The recall involves 54 vehicles where the rear liftgate may have been installed without a U-bolt on the driver and passenger side.
This defect can allow the liftgate to fall to the ground when loaded. A liftgate that falls unexpectedly increases the risk of injury.
Dealers will inspect and replace the U-bolts, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 17, 2024. 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
- 54
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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