Every 2019 Forest River Rockport recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Structure · NHTSA 24V313000
Mar 5, 2024Structure:Body:Hatchback/Liftgate:Hinge and Attachments
- Problem
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2011, 2016-2019, 2021-2024 Rockport Work Trucks. The rear liftgate may have been installed without a U-bolt on the driver and passenger side, which can allow the liftgate to fall to the ground when loaded.
- Risk
- A liftgate that falls unexpectedly increases the risk of injury.
- Fix
- 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. Forest River's number for this recall is 65-1700.
Full recall details for 24V313000 →Electrical System · NHTSA 20V688000
Jun 11, 2020Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery
- Problem
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Rockport work trucks. The battery box installed on these vehicles may be inadequately welded, and could detach.
- Risk
- If the battery box detaches, it can increase the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the battery box for proper welding, and if necessary install rivets to secure the battery box, free of charge. The recall began December 8, 2020. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-522-7599. Forest River's number for this recall is 29-1252.
Full recall details for 20V688000 →Structure · NHTSA 20V029000
Jan 20, 2020Structure:Body:Roof and Pillars
- Problem
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Rockport Work Truck vehicles. The roof and front cap may have been improperly fastened together, potentially allowing the roof to detach from the front cap and vehicle.
- Risk
- If the roof detaches from the vehicle, it can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 20V029000 →Equipment · NHTSA 19V604000
Aug 16, 2019Equipment
- Problem
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019 Rockport box vans and service bodies, equipped with Uline Bulk Storage racks. Due to improper welding, the bulk storage beams may fail when loaded.
- Risk
- If the beams fail, components may fall off and strike occupants, increasing risk the risk of an injury.
- Fix
- Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install replacement beams that were correctly welded, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin August 29, 2019. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-522-7599 or Uline customer service at 1-800-295-5510 or email at customerservice@uline.com. Forest River's number for this recall is 29-1074.
Full recall details for 19V604000 →Electrical System · NHTSA 19V258000
Mar 29, 2019Electrical System:Wiring:Fuses and Circuit Breakers
- Problem
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Rockport work trucks. The inline fuse that protects the cargo and compartment lights circuit may not have been installed during production.
- Risk
- Without inline fuse protection, excess current cause the wiring to melt, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Fix
- Forest River has notified owners, and dealers will install an inline fuse, free of charge. The recall began April 8, 2019. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-522-7599. Forest River's number for this recall is 29-0987.
Full recall details for 19V258000 →Visibility · NHTSA 19V202000
Mar 14, 2019Visibility:Rearview Mirrors/Devices
- Problem
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Orion Class C, Freelander Class C, and Leprechaun Class C motorhomes, Rockport work trucks, and Berkshire Ultra Coach, and StarCraft shuttle buses, equipped with ASA Electronics back up mirror-monitors, model number VOM74MM. The affected displays may revert back to the factory default settings, causing the camera image to be reversed.
- Risk
- If the monitor displays the image in reverse, the driver may unintentionally turn the opposite direction, increasing the risk of crash.
- Fix
- Forest River has notified owners, and dealers will install a harness/relay/capacitor module, free of charge. The recall began April 8, 2019. Orion, Freelander, and Leprechaun owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-8602. Rockport owners should call 1-574-522-7599 and Berkshire, and Starcraft owners should call 1-574-642-3112. ASA Customer service can be reached at 1-800-384-4400. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-0980.
Full recall details for 19V202000 →Electrical System · NHTSA 19V505000
Jan 7, 2019Electrical System: Integrated Trailer Brake Control
- Problem
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019 Rockport work trucks equipped with an optional trailer brake controller. The brake controller may have been wired improperly, which may prevent the brake controller from activating the trailer brakes when the vehicle's brakes are applied.
- Risk
- Without the trailer brakes assisting, stopping distances may be lengthened, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 19V505000 →Suspension · NHTSA 18V876000
Oct 12, 2018Suspension:Rear:Axle:Non-Powered Axle Assembly
- Problem
- Forest River, Inc (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019 Rockport vehicles. The Federal Placard may indicate an incorrect Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR), which can allow the vehicle to be overloaded. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
- Risk
- An overloaded vehicle may cause operator to lose control of vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Forest River has notified owners, and dealers will replace the Federal Placard with a new corrected Placard, free of charge. The recall began January 18, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-522-7599. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-0919.
Full recall details for 18V876000 →
2019 Forest River Rockport complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 1 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Forest River Rockport. Forest River has issued at least 9 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.
Most-reported components
Service bulletins by component
- Electrical System (3)
- Service Brakes (2)
- Unknown Or Other (2)
- Engine (1)
- Engine and Engine Cooling (1)
- Fuel System, Gasoline (1)
Read Forest River Rockport owner complaints and bulletins, every year
What people reported
Owners have filed 1 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Forest River Rockport. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
“Dexter Torsion axle has experienced a sudden failure on one side. Trailer tire/rim has too much negative camber and is almost touching the inner fender. The space between tire and fender on the affected side is 1/2 as much as on the unaffected side of the travel trailer.”
2019 FOREST RIVER ROCKPORTAug 8, 2021
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11428244
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