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NHTSA Recall 24V313000: Hinge and attachments (structure)

Forest River, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 54 vehicles. It affects 2011–2024 Forest River Rockport.

54
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2024
owners notified (May 17)
NHTSA campaign24V313000
Manufacturer campaign65-1770
ComponentSTRUCTURE › BODY › HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE › HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
Report receivedMay 3, 2024
Owner notificationMay 17, 2024
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

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.

Safety risk

A liftgate that falls unexpectedly increases the risk of injury.

Remedy

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.

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.nhtsa.gov.

Vehicles covered by recall 24V313000

Make and modelModel years
Forest River Rockport2011, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024

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.