NHTSA Recall 12V428000: Electrical (equipment)
FOREST RIVER, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 2 vehicles. It affects 2009 Forest River Rockport.
| NHTSA campaign | 12V428000 |
|---|---|
| Component | EQUIPMENT › ELECTRICAL |
| Report received | September 4, 2012 |
| Owner notification | September 3, 2012 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
Forest River, Inc.(Forest River) is recalling two model year 2009 Rockport commerical vehicles, manufactured from April 27, 2009, through May 29, 2009, equipped with Sure Power battery separator devices, due to overheating.
Safety risk
Overheating of the battery separator can result in smoke and possible fire.
Remedy
Forest River has notified the owners and arranged to replace the battery separators free of charge. Owners may contact Forest River at 1-574-295-8749.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 12V428000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Forest River Rockport | 2009 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.