Body: hatchback/liftgateRecall 16V-693 · 2014–2016 Forest River Rockport
Forest River, Inc. recall 16V-693 covers 45 2014–2016 Forest River Rockport for a body: hatchback/liftgate problem, reported to NHTSA on September 26, 2016. The manufacturer's latest report (2016 Q4) shows 100% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 16V693000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from November 24, 2014 to August 28, 2015. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.