2019 FOREST RIVER ROCKPORT
8 recalls — 1 complaints — 8 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.
20V688000 Nov 6, 2020
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Defect Description
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.
Consequence
If the battery box detaches, it can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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... Read more
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.
19V604000 Aug 16, 2019
EQUIPMENT
Defect Description
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.
Consequence
If the beams fail, components may fall off and strike occupants, increasing risk the risk of an injury.
Remedy
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 custom... Read more
19V505000 Jul 1, 2019
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL
Defect Description
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.
Consequence
Without the trailer brakes assisting, stopping distances may be lengthened, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
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.
19V202000 Mar 14, 2019
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES
Defect Description
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 affec... Read more
Consequence
If the monitor displays the image in reverse, the driver may unintentionally turn the opposite direction, increasing the risk of crash.
Remedy
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 Berkshi... Read more
18V876000 Dec 10, 2018
SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
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... Read more
Consequence
An overloaded vehicle may cause operator to lose control of vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
Complaint Statistics
1 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SUSPENSION | 1 |
SUSPENSION
Aug 8, 2021
Incident date: Aug 7, 2021
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. The travel trailer has ... Read more
Technical Service Bulletins — 2019 FOREST RIVER ROCKPORT
8 manufacturer communications from 4 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 3 |
| 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 |
| 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 1 |
| 060000 ENGINE (PWS) | 1 |
| 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 1 |
| 138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM | 1 |
511640
Jun 2, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
According to General Motors Recall 23V247: "These vehicles are equipped with an unused circuit that a final-stage manufacturer may elect to use to install an optional rear HVAC system. If the final-stage manufacturer leaves the circuit's co
511640
Jun 2, 2023
138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
According to General Motors Recall 23V247: "These vehicles are equipped with an unused circuit that a final-stage manufacturer may elect to use to install an optional rear HVAC system. If the final-stage manufacturer leaves the circuit's co
511443
Feb 16, 2022
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
The high pressure fuel pump (HPFP) on your vehicle may fail prematurely. A high pressure fuel pump failure may introduce internally failed component debris into the fuel system potentially causing fuel starvation. Vehicle occupants may noti
511443
Feb 16, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The high pressure fuel pump (HPFP) on your vehicle may fail prematurely. A high pressure fuel pump failure may introduce internally failed component debris into the fuel system potentially causing fuel starvation. Vehicle occupants may noti
511379
Jul 20, 2021
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Per FCA??A?A?s Recall 21V439, the engine calibration software may not warn of low oil volume.
511379
Jul 20, 2021
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Per FCA??A?A?s Recall 21V439, the engine calibration software may not warn of low oil volume.
511379
Jul 20, 2021
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Per FCA??A?A?s Recall 21V439, the engine calibration software may not warn of low oil volume.
511278
Jan 11, 2021
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
As per Ford Motor Company Recall 20V413, The affected vehicles may have a missing under body heat shield, thermal insulator patch under the floor mat, or covers for the seat bolts and the seat pedestal. This may cause elevated temperatures
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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| 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 (current) | 8 | 1 | |
| 2018 | 6 | 0 | View |
| 2017 | 5 | 0 | View |
| 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 |