2015 Forest River Rockport | 2016 Forest River Rockport | 2014 Forest River Rockport — Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate
Published September 26, 2016 · Recall initiated: September 26, 2016
Summary
NHTSA records recall 16V693000, published September 26, 2016. Recalling firm: Forest River, Inc.; 2015 Forest River Rockport | 2016 Forest River Rockport | 2014 Forest River Rockport — Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate.
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- FOREST RIVER
- Model
- ROCKPORT
- Manufacturer
- Forest River, Inc.
- Lot
- 2015 FOREST RIVER ROCKPORT | 2016 FOREST RIVER ROCKPORT | 2014 FOREST RIVER ROCKPORT
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2015 Forest River Rockport | 2016 Forest River Rockport | 2014 Forest River Rockport — Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 16V693000 on September 26, 2016. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: FOREST RIVER. Model: ROCKPORT.