CarRecallWatch- Component
- STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE
- Problem
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Forest River Rockport delivery vehicles, models RPAF1270 and RPAA1270, manufactured November 24, 2014, to August 28, 2015. The affected vehicles are equipped with Thieman Tailgates-brand TVL 12/16 series lift gates supported with roller chains that may fail.
- Risk
- If the roller chain fails, the lift gate may fall unexpectedly, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Forest River will notify owners, and Thieman Lift Gate distributors will repair the lift gate, free of charge. The recall began on November 11, 2016. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-888-711-1600, or Thieman customer service at 1-800-524-5210 extension 104. Forest River's number for this recall is 29-09202016-0250.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain delivery vehicles have a Thieman TVL 12/16 series lift gate supported by roller chains that may fail. If a chain fails, the lift gate can fall unexpectedly, creating a risk of injury.
The repair is free. Forest River will notify owners, and Thieman Lift Gate distributors will repair the lift gate at no charge. Owners can contact Forest River customer service at 1-888-711-1600, or Thieman customer service at 1-800-524-5210 extension 104. You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Forest River Rockport | 201420152016 |
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