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Recall

Forest River Rockport — 16V693000

NHTSA ID
16V693000
Make
Forest River
Model
Rockport
Years Affected
2015
Recall Date
2016-09-26
Component
STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE
Units Affected
45
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
29-09202016-0250

Summary

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.

Consequence

If the roller chain fails, the lift gate may fall unexpectedly, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

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.

Affected Vehicles

Forest River Rockport
Model Years: 2015

2015 Forest River Rockport