FOREST RIVER ROCKPORT 2014: STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE

General Information

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

Summary

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.

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 number for this recall is 29-09202016-0250.

Notes

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.