FOREST RIVER ROCKPORT (2019) recall — Electrical System
Forest River is recalling certain 2019 Rockport work trucks with a faulty trailer brake controller that may prevent trailer brakes from activating, increasing crash risk. Owners should contact customer service for free replacement.
Use caution until it’s fixed
Without the trailer brakes assisting, stopping distances may be lengthened, increasing the risk of a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Forest River is recalling 2019 Rockport work trucks with a potentially faulty trailer brake controller. This could cause longer stopping distances when braking, raising crash risk. Affected owners should get the brake controller replaced at no cost. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1223810-forest-river-2019-rockport-trucks-trailer-brake-controller-may-cause.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1223810-forest-river-2019-rockport-trucks-trailer-brake-controller-may-cause · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #19V505000
Cite this page
“Forest River 2019 Rockport Trucks: Trailer Brake Controller May Cause Longer Stopping Distances.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1223810-forest-river-2019-rockport-trucks-trailer-brake-controller-may-cause. Based on NHTSA recall #19V505000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=19V505000).
Why it’s dangerous
The brake controller may have been wired incorrectly, preventing it from activating trailer brakes when the vehicle's brakes are applied. This can lead to longer stopping distances, especially when towing heavy loads, increasing crash risk.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2019 Forest River Rockport work trucks with the optional trailer brake controller are affected. Those who frequently tow trailers or drive in areas with heavy traffic are at higher risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2019 Rockport work truck has the optional trailer brake controller. The recall started July 23, 2019, and affects specific models with improper wiring.
- Brand
Forest River- Category
Vehicle
What to do — step by step
Contact Forest River
Call 1-574-327-2392 to get the free brake controller replacement.
What NHTSA says to do
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake controller, free of charge. The recall began July 23, 2019. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-327-2392. Forest River's number for this recall is 65-1046.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The brake controller may have been wired improperly, preventing it from activating trailer brakes when the vehicle's brakes are applied.
How do I know if my truck is affected?
Check if your 2019 Rockport work truck has the optional trailer brake controller. The recall started July 23, 2019.
What should I do if I own an affected truck?
Contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-327-2392 for a free brake controller replacement.
Contact Forest River
We’ve drafted a message you can send Forest River to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 19V505000 — Forest River Forest River Hello, I own a Forest River that is covered by recall 19V505000 from Forest River. The official recall notice states: Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake controller, free of charge. The recall began July 23, 2019. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-327-2392. Forest River's number for this recall is 65-1046. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
Similar recalls
Keep exploring
From people who’ve dealt with this
Experiences, tips, and questions from readers. Every comment is reviewed before it appears.
No comments yet — be the first to share your experience.
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 #19V505000 (January 7, 2019)
- 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.
- GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official NHTSA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.