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NHTSA Recall 20V688000: 12v/24v/48v battery (electrical system)

Forest River, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 94 vehicles. It affects 2019–2020 Forest River Rockport.

94
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2020
owners notified (December 8)
NHTSA campaign20V688000
Manufacturer campaign29-1252
ComponentELECTRICAL SYSTEM › 12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Report receivedNovember 6, 2020
Owner notificationDecember 8, 2020
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

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.

Safety risk

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

Remedy

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.

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 20V688000

Make and modelModel years
Forest River Rockport2019, 2020

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.