Forest River 2019 Rockport Work Truck Roof Recall: Detachment Risk
Forest River recalls 2014-2019 Rockport Work Trucks with potentially detachable roofs. If the roof separates, it could cause crashes. Owners must have roofs inspected by dealers free of charge.
Use caution until it’s fixed
If the roof detaches from the vehicle, it can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
What happened, in plain English
Forest River is recalling 2014-2019 Rockport Work Trucks because the roof might detach from the vehicle. This could become a road hazard and increase crash risk. Affected owners should have their roofs inspected by dealers at no cost. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1223806-forest-river-2019-rockport-work-truck-roof-recall-detachment-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1223806-forest-river-2019-rockport-work-truck-roof-recall-detachment-risk · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #20V029000
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“Forest River 2019 Rockport Work Truck Roof Recall: Detachment Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1223806-forest-river-2019-rockport-work-truck-roof-recall-detachment-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #20V029000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=20V029000).
Why it’s dangerous
The roof may not be securely fastened to the front cap and vehicle. If it detaches, it can become a road hazard that increases crash risk. This is a potential safety issue during normal use, especially when driving or operating the vehicle.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2014-2019 Forest River Rockport Work Trucks are most at risk. The hazard primarily affects vehicles used for work or on public roads where roof detachment could cause crashes.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your vehicle is a 2014-2019 Forest River Rockport Work Truck. The recall covers all models in this range. The issue involves roof detachment from the front cap.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Forest River
Reach out to Forest River customer service at 1-574-522-7599 to schedule a roof inspection.
Have Roof Inspected
Dealers will inspect your vehicle and secure the roof if needed at no cost.
What NHTSA says to do
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and properly secure the roofs, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 3, 2020. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-522-7599. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1123.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 14 days.
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Recall began
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #20V029000 (January 20, 2020)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 5, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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