NHTSA safety recall

Recall 20V688000 · manufacturer campaign 29-1252

Electrical System › 12v/24v/48v Battery — Forest River · reported 6 Nov 2020 · 94 vehicles potentially affected

What's wrong

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.

The risk

If the battery box detaches, it can increase the risk of a crash.

The fix

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.

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.

NHTSA campaign
20V688000
Manufacturer campaign
29-1252
Filed by
Forest River, Inc.
Report received
6 Nov 2020
Owners notified
8 Dec 2020
Potentially affected
94

Vehicles covered by this recall

Whether a particular car is affected and still unrepaired depends on its VIN — a model year being listed does not mean every car of that year is included. Check any VIN free on CarLogs, or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

2019 Forest River Rockport 2020 Forest River Rockport

Is this car's recall fixed?

Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer, for the life of the vehicle. A CarLogs report shows the recall status for a specific VIN as reported by the manufacturer — whether it's open or repaired, and whether the fix is available yet.

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