2017 FOREST RIVER ROCKPORT
5 recalls — 0 complaints — 1 TSBs
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.
19V258000 Mar 29, 2019
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Defect Description
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.
Consequence
Without inline fuse protection, excess current cause the wiring to melt, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
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.
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
17V430000 Jul 6, 2017
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
Defect Description
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2017 Glaval Commute; 2017-2018 Crossfit; 2016-2017 Starcraft Candidate II and Prodigy Bus; 2015-2017 Starcraft Starlite recreational transit buses; and one 2017 Rockport work truck. These vehicles were built on Ford Transit chassis. In the aff... Read more
Consequence
If the coupling fails, the vehicle will not be able to move under its own power and the disconnected driveshaft may impact and damage the brake and fuel lines. Additionally, the separated driveshaft may allow the vehicle to roll if the vehicle is exited when the transmission is in 'Park' but the pa... Read more
Remedy
Forest River will notify owners, and as an interim repair, Ford dealers will replace the flexible coupling on any vehicle with more than 30,000 miles. A final remedy repair of a redesigned flexible coupling or a revised driveshaft equipped with a universal joint is being developed and is expected i... Read more
No complaints found for this vehicle.
Technical Service Bulletins — 2017 FOREST RIVER ROCKPORT
1 manufacturer communications from 1 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE | 1 |
240457
Jul 31, 2017
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
On certain vehicles, the electronic brake control module (EBCM) is not able to be unlocked due to a mismatch between programming seed and device key. Module unlock allows for a calibration or software updated used for service or vehicle con
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 (current) | 5 | 0 | |
| 2016 | 6 | 0 | View |
| 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 |