NHTSA vehicle safety data
2019 Forest River Rockport Recalls & Complaints
The 2019 Forest River Rockport has 8 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Forest River dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2019 Forest River Rockport. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2019 Forest River Rockport owner complaints
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2019 Forest River Rockport, describing incidents dated August 7, 2021.
Most-cited components
- Suspension 1 complaint
Newest complaints
ODI #11428244 · Filed
Dexter Torsion axle has experienced a sudden failure on one side. Trailer tire/rim has too much negative camber and is almost touching the inner fender. The space between tire and fender on the affected side is 1/2 as much as on the unaffected side of the travel trailer. The travel trailer has NEVER…
Rear Liftgate Installed Incorrectly
NHTSA #24V313000 · Structure — Body — Hatchback/Liftgate — Hinge and Attachments · NHTSA notice
Reported May 3, 2024 · Forest River, Inc.
Potentially affected: 54 vehicles
Repair completion: 12.96% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Forest River campaign 65-1770 · Owners notified May 17, 2024
Defect description
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2011, 2016-2019, 2021-2024 Rockport Work Trucks. The rear liftgate may have been installed without a U-bolt on the driver and passenger side, which can allow the liftgate to fall to the ground when loaded.
Safety consequence
A liftgate that falls unexpectedly increases the risk of injury.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the U-bolts, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 17, 2024. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-522-7599. Forest River's number for this recall is 65-1700.
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.nhtsa.gov.
Battery Box Incorrectly Welded
NHTSA #20V688000 · Electrical System — 12V/24V/48V Battery · NHTSA notice
Reported November 6, 2020 · Forest River, Inc.
Potentially affected: 94 vehicles
Repair completion: 100% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Forest River campaign 29-1252 · Owners notified December 8, 2020
Defect 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.
Safety consequence
If the battery box detaches, it can increase the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
Roof May Detach from Vehicle
NHTSA #20V029000 · Structure — Body — Roof and Pillars · NHTSA notice
Reported January 20, 2020 · Forest River, Inc.
Potentially affected: 4,105 vehicles
Repair completion: 4.48% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Forest River campaign 51-1123 · Owners notified February 3, 2020
Defect 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.
Safety consequence
If the roof detaches from the vehicle, it can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
Storage Rack Beams may Fail
NHTSA #19V604000 · Equipment · NHTSA notice
Reported August 16, 2019 · Forest River, Inc.
Potentially affected: 51 vehicles
Repair completion: 0% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Forest River campaign 29-1074 · Owners notified August 29, 2019 · Vehicles built May 24, 2019 – June 28, 2019 (per NHTSA)
Defect 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.
Safety consequence
If the beams fail, components may fall off and strike occupants, increasing risk the risk of an injury.
Manufacturer remedy
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 [email protected]. 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.
Improperly Installed Trailer Brake Controller
NHTSA #19V505000 · Electrical System — Integrated Trailer Brake Control · NHTSA notice
Reported July 1, 2019 · Forest River, Inc.
Potentially affected: 63 vehicles
Repair completion: 17.46% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Forest River campaign 65-1046 · Owners notified July 23, 2019 · Vehicles built October 22, 2018 – June 25, 2019 (per NHTSA)
Defect 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.
Safety consequence
Without the trailer brakes assisting, stopping distances may be lengthened, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
Vehicles May Lack Inline Fuse
NHTSA #19V258000 · Electrical System — Wiring — Fuses and Circuit Breakers · NHTSA notice
Reported March 29, 2019 · Forest River, Inc.
Potentially affected: 146 vehicles
Repair completion: 4.11% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Forest River campaign 29-0987 · Owners notified April 8, 2019 · Vehicles built July 28, 2017 – March 22, 2019 (per NHTSA)
Defect 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.
Safety consequence
Without inline fuse protection, excess current cause the wiring to melt, increasing the risk of a fire.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
Back Up Camera May Display Image in Reverse
NHTSA #19V202000 · Visibility — Rearview Mirrors/Devices · NHTSA notice
Reported March 14, 2019 · Forest River, Inc.
Potentially affected: 3,051 vehicles
Repair completion: 4% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Forest River campaign 51-0980 · Owners notified April 8, 2019 · Vehicles built August 14, 2017 – January 22, 2019 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Orion Class C, Freelander Class C, and Leprechaun Class C motorhomes, Rockport work trucks, and Berkshire Ultra Coach, and StarCraft shuttle buses, equipped with ASA Electronics back up mirror-monitors, model number VOM74MM. The affected displays may revert back to the factory default settings, causing the camera image to be reversed.
Safety consequence
If the monitor displays the image in reverse, the driver may unintentionally turn the opposite direction, increasing the risk of crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Forest River has notified owners, and dealers will install a harness/relay/capacitor module, free of charge. The recall began April 8, 2019. Orion, Freelander, and Leprechaun owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-8602. Rockport owners should call 1-574-522-7599 and Berkshire, and Starcraft owners should call 1-574-642-3112. ASA Customer service can be reached at 1-800-384-4400. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-0980.
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.
Incorrect Axle Weight Rating on Placard/Part 567
NHTSA #18V876000 · Suspension — Rear — Axle — Non-Powered Axle Assembly · NHTSA notice
Reported December 10, 2018 · Forest River, Inc.
Potentially affected: 142 vehicles
Repair completion: 100% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Forest River campaign 51-0919 · Owners notified December 18, 2018 · Vehicles built July 31, 2018 – November 26, 2018 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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."
Safety consequence
An overloaded vehicle may cause operator to lose control of vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
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.
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