2019 Forest River Rockport recalls & problems

Body › Hatchback/liftgate › Hinge and attachments

Recall 24V31300054 vehicles

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.

12v/24v/48v battery

Recall 20V68800094 vehicles

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.

Body › Roof and pillars

Recall 20V0290004,105 vehicles

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.

Equipment

Recall 19V60400051 vehicles

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.

Service brakes

Recall 19V50500063 vehicles

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.

Components: Service brakes; Electrical system › Integrated trailer brake control

Wiring › Fuses and circuit breakers

Recall 19V258000146 vehicles

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.

Rearview mirrors/devices

Recall 19V2020003,051 vehicles

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.

Rear › Axle › Non-powered axle assembly

Recall 18V876000142 vehicles

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.