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Forest River Rockport Recall 20V029: Roof May Detach From Front Cap, Creating a Crash Hazard

NHTSA campaign 20V029, reported January 20, 2020, 4,105 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Certain 2014-2019 Forest River Rockport vehicles may have had their roof and front cap improperly fastened together. The roof could detach from the front cap and the vehicle while driving.

If the roof detaches, it can become a road hazard for other drivers and increase the risk of a crash. Owners should take this recall seriously and check whether their vehicle is affected.

Forest River will notify owners. Dealers will inspect the vehicles and properly secure the roofs where necessary, at no cost to you. The recall began February 3, 2020. You can contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-522-7599 and reference recall number 51-1123. You can also check your VIN for open recalls.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 20V029Forest River, Inc.
Component
STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
Problem
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Rockport Work Truck vehicles. The roof and front cap may have been improperly fastened together, potentially allowing the roof to detach from the front cap and vehicle.
Risk
If the roof detaches from the vehicle, it can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and properly secure the roofs, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 3, 2020. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-522-7599. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1123.
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 Rockport201420152016201720182019