Axle: non-powered axle assemblyRecall 18V-876 · 2019 Forest River Rockport
Forest River, Inc. recall 18V-876 covers 142 2019 Forest River Rockport for a axle: non-powered axle assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on December 10, 2018. The manufacturer's latest report (2018 Q4) shows 100% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 18V876000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Forest River, Inc (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019 Rockport vehicles. The Federal Placard may indicate an incorrect Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR), which can allow the vehicle to be overloaded. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
The risk
An overloaded vehicle may cause operator to lose control of vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Forest River has notified owners, and dealers will replace the Federal Placard with a new corrected Placard, free of charge. The recall began January 18, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-522-7599. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-0919.
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 July 31, 2018 to November 26, 2018. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.