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Forest River Rockport Recall 14V684: Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Upper Ball Joint

NHTSA campaign 14V684, reported October 31, 2014, 354 vehicles potentially affected.

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Official recall notice

Safety recall 14V684Forest River, Inc.
Component
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT
Problem
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.
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.

Affected vehicles

Forest River Cargoport20142015
Forest River Parcelport20142015
Forest River Rockport20142015
Forest River Workport20142015