FOREST RIVER ROCKPORT 2014: STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 16V693000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FOREST RIVER | ROCKPORT | 2014 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2016-11-11 | 2016-09-26 | 2016-09-26 |
Production Dates: 2014-11-24 - 2015-08-28
Manufacturers Involved: Forest River, Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 29-09202016-0250
Component: STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 45
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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 supported with roller chains that may fail.
If the roller chain fails, the lift gate may fall unexpectedly, increasing the risk of injury.
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 number for this recall is 29-09202016-0250.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.
