2019–2020 Forest River Rockport recall: electrical system
⚠️ What's wrong
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.
💥 The risk
If the battery box detaches, it can increase the risk of a crash.
🔧 The fix
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 this recall is 29-1252.
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
- 20V688000
- Manufacturer recall #
- 29-1252
- Manufacturer
- Forest River, Inc.
- Vehicles affected
- 94
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Dec 8, 2020
- 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.