Forest River Rockport recalled over injury risk

Recall date

July 1, 2019

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Forest River, Inc. recalls 2019 Forest River Rockport

Recall number

19V505000

Brand / firm

Forest River

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 63 units

Why it was recalled

Without the trailer brakes assisting, stopping distances may be lengthened, increasing the risk of a crash.

What was recalled

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.

What to do

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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.