Forest River recall: Suspension
What is wrong
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."
What could happen
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.
Vehicles covered
- Forest River Rockport 2019
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 18V876000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Forest River, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Dec 10, 2018
- Owners notified
- Dec 18, 2018
- Vehicles or items affected
- 142
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Jul 31, 2018 to Nov 26, 2018
- Part
- Suspension › Rear › Axle › Non-powered axle assembly
- Maker's own recall number
- 51-0919
- Safety standard
- FMVSS 567
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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Forest River recall: Electrical system Sep 11, 2026
- Forest River recall: Structure Feb 7, 2025
- Forest River recall: Structure May 3, 2024
- Forest River recall: Electrical system May 12, 2023
- Forest River recall: Electrical system Nov 6, 2020
- Forest River recall: Structure Jan 20, 2020
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.