NHTSA Recall 14V684000: Suspension: upper ball joint
Forest River, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 354 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the Forest River Cargoport.
| NHTSA campaign | 14V684000 |
|---|---|
| Component | SUSPENSION › FRONT › CONTROL ARM › UPPER BALL JOINT |
| Report received | October 31, 2014 |
| Owner notification | November 17, 2014 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Rockport, Parcelport, Cargoport, and Workport vehicles manufactured December 2, 2013, to October 17, 2014. In the affected vehicles the upper ball joint pinch bolt may not have been sufficiently tightened.
Safety risk
If the pinch bolt is not sufficiently tightened, it can separate causing a loss of vehicle control that increases the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the upper ball joint pinch bolt, and tighten if necessary, free of charge. The recall began on November 17, 2014. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-219-533-5934.
Notes
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 14V684000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Forest River Cargoport | 2014, 2015 |
| Forest River Parcelport | 2014, 2015 |
| Forest River Rockport | 2014, 2015 |
| Forest River Workport | 2014, 2015 |
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.