6 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - EQUIPMENT
Posted on: 2019-08-16
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.
Corrective Action
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 customerservice@uline.com. Forest river's number for this recall is 29-1074.
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.
DEFECT #2 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Posted on: 2020-11-06
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.
Corrective Action
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.
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.
DEFECT #3 - STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
Posted on: 2020-01-21
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.
Corrective Action
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.
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.
DEFECT #4 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL
Posted on: 2019-07-01
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.
Corrective Action
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.
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.
DEFECT #5 - SERVICE BRAKES
Posted on: 2019-07-01
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.
Corrective Action
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.
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.
DEFECT #6 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Posted on: 2019-04-01
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.
Corrective Action
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.
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.