2016 FOREST RIVER ROCKPORT
6 recalls — 0 complaints
24V313000 May 3, 2024
STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
Defect Description
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.
Consequence
A liftgate that falls unexpectedly increases the risk of injury.
Remedy
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.
20V029000 Jan 20, 2020
STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
Defect Description
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.
Consequence
If the roof detaches from the vehicle, it can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
17V756000 Nov 22, 2017
EQUIPMENT
Defect Description
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2003-2018 Forest River Berkshire, Charleston, Rockport, Cedar Creek, Cherokee, Riverstone, Salem, Sandpiper, Sierra, Vengeance, Wildcat, Wildwood, XLR Boost, Cargo Mate, Continental Cargo, motorhomes, recreational trailers, toyhaulers, cargo tra... Read more
Consequence
In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
Forest River will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on December 27, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-800-348-7440, or Kidde customer service toll free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www... Read more
16V780000 Oct 26, 2016
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Defect Description
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2016 Rockport cargo box trucks and work trucks manufactured December 8, 2015, to May 31, 2016 and built on GM chassis. Cycling the rear ramp in and out may cause the electrical connections on the fuel sending unit to be damaged, resu... Read more
Consequence
A loss of fuel pressure will result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will reinstall the loading ramp structure to give sufficient clearance, free of charge. The recall began on November 29, 2016. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-522-7599. Forest River's number for this recall is 29-10212016-0261... Read more
16V693000 Sep 26, 2016
STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE
Defect Description
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Forest River Rockport delivery vehicles, models RPAF1270 and RPAA1270, manufactured November 24, 2014, to August 28, 2015. The affected vehicles are equipped with Thieman Tailgates-brand TVL 12/16 series lift gates supporte... Read more
Consequence
If the roller chain fails, the lift gate may fall unexpectedly, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Forest River will notify owners, and Thieman Lift Gate distributors will repair the lift gate, free of charge. The recall began on November 11, 2016. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-888-711-1600, or Thieman customer service at 1-800-524-5210 extension 104. Forest River's num... Read more
16V205000 Apr 11, 2016
TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
Defect Description
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2015 and 2016 Rockport vehicles, models RPAF1466N, RPAF14FX and RPGSA92-12, manufactured from January 30, 2015, through February 24, 2015. The affected vehicles may have been manufactured without a tire pressure monitoring system (TP... Read more
Consequence
Without the TPMS, the driver would not be alerted one or more of the vehicle's tires is under-inflated. An under-inflated tire may result in tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Because the manufacturer of the chassis is General Motors LLC (GM), GM will notify owners, and GM dealers will install the correct hardware and software for the TPMS, free of charge. The recall began on May 9, 2016. Owners may contact Forest River at 1-574-295-1022 or GM customer service at 1-800-4... Read more
No complaints found for this vehicle.
FOREST RIVER ROCKPORT — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the FOREST RIVER ROCKPORT across all model years (2003–2025).
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Total Recalls
3
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
0
Reported Crashes
0
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
FOREST RIVER ROCKPORT — Year by Year
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| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
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| 2025 | 1 | 2 | View |
| 2024 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 2023 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 2022 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 2021 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2020 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2019 | 8 | 1 | View |
| 2018 | 6 | 0 | View |
| 2017 | 5 | 0 | View |
| 2016 (current) | 6 | 0 | |
| 2015 | 6 | 0 | View |
| 2014 | 6 | 0 | View |
| 2013 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2012 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2011 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 2010 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2009 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 2008 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2007 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2006 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2005 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2004 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2003 | 1 | 0 | View |