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🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 16V693📅 Sep 26, 2016

2014–2016 Forest River Rockport recall: body & structure

⚠️ What's wrong

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.

💥 The risk

If the roller chain fails, the lift gate may fall unexpectedly, increasing the risk of injury.

🔧 The fix

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.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
16V693000
Manufacturer recall #
29-09202016-0250
Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Vehicles affected
45
Component
STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE
Owner phone
1-888-711-1600
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Nov 11, 2016
Built
Nov 24, 2014 – Aug 28, 2015
Recall started by
MFR
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.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 16V693 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 16V693?

2014–2016 Forest River Rockport. 45 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Forest River dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-888-711-1600.