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2014-2016 Forest River Rockport recall: hatchback/liftgate

Forest River, Inc. reported this safety recall on September 26, 2016. It covers about 45 vehicles.

vehicles affected
45
reported
Sep 26, 2016
owners notified
Nov 11, 2016

Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate

What is wrong
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.

Recall number 16V693000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 16V693000

Is there a recall on the 2014-2016 Forest River Rockport hatchback/liftgate?

Yes. Recall 16V693000, reported on September 26, 2016, covers about 45 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 16V693000?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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