NHTSASTRUCTURE
Forest River, Inc. - Rear Liftgate Installed Incorrectly
Published: May 3, 2024Recall ID: 24V313000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
A liftgate that falls unexpectedly increases the risk of injury.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Rear Liftgate Installed Incorrectly
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Rear Liftgate Installed Incorrectly |
| Nhtsa id | 24V313000 |
| Component | STRUCTURE |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V313000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Forest River, Inc. |
| Defect summary | 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. |
| Completion rate | 12.96 |
| Corrective action | 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. |
| Consequence summary | A liftgate that falls unexpectedly increases the risk of injury. |
| Mfr campaign number | 65-1770 |
| Potentially affected | 54 |
| Report received date | 2024-05-03T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |