Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate: hinge and attachments
- Component
- Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate: hinge and attachments
- Manufacturer
- Forest River, Inc.
- Vehicles affected
- 54
- Reported to NHTSA
- 2024-05-03
- Owners notified
- 2024-05-17
Defect description
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.
Manufacturer 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.