2015 FOREST RIVER ROCKPORT Complaints and Recall Information
The 2015 FOREST RIVER ROCKPORT has 0 complaints and 6 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to safety and component defects as reflected in the recall data. There are no owner-submitted complaints currently documented.
Six recalls affect this vehicle involving various safety and structural components. The recall issues include backup camera systems, suspension components, tire pressure monitoring, roof and body structure, liftgate chains, and fire extinguishers.
Recalls- Backup camera system. Recall 15V478000 affects 160 vehicles where the rearview camera may display images incorrectly, potentially causing a crash risk due to misperceived object location. Forest River will replace the camera free of charge.
- Upper ball joint pinch bolt. Recall 14V684000 involves 354 vehicles with insufficiently tightened pinch bolts. This defect can cause separation and loss of vehicle control. Dealers will inspect and tighten bolts at no cost.
- Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS). Recall 16V205000 affects 27 vehicles missing TPMS hardware and software. Lack of TPMS increases risk of tire failure without driver alert. GM dealers will install TPMS components free of charge.
- Roof and front cap attachment. Recall 20V029000 covers 4105 vehicles where improper fastening may allow the roof to detach, creating a crash hazard. Forest River will inspect and secure roofs as needed at no charge.
- Liftgate roller chains. Recall 16V693000 applies to 45 vehicles with Thieman lift gates that may have failing roller chains, risking unexpected falling and injury. Repairs will be performed free of charge by authorized distributors.
- Fire extinguishers. Recall 17V756000 affects over 365,000 vehicles with Kidde fire extinguishers that may clog, require excessive force, or detach nozzles, impacting fire safety. Owners will receive replacement units at no cost.
Owners dealing with repeated repairs or unresolved safety recall issues may have rights under their state’s lemon law. Consulting a consumer protection attorney could help evaluate potential claims related to recurring defects or serious safety concerns.
2015 FOREST RIVER ROCKPORT Summary
2015
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
6
Total Recalls
370576
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2015 FOREST RIVER ROCKPORT
4105 vehicles affected
STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
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.
2015 FOREST RIVER ROCKPORT
365885 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2003-2018 Forest River Berkshire, Charleston, Rockport, Cedar Creek, Cherokee, Riverstone, Salem, Sandpiper, Sierra, Vengeance, Wildcat, Wildwood, XLR Boost, Cargo Mate, Continental Cargo, motorhomes, recreational trailers, toyhaulers, cargo trailers and restroom trailers and 2009-2018 Coachmen Mirada, Pursuit, Concord, Leprechaun, Freelander, Orion and Prism motorhomes, 2009-2017 Coachmen Apex and Catalina recreational trailers, and 2013-2017 Shasta Oasis and Revere recreational trailers, equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf
Risk: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
2015 FOREST RIVER ROCKPORT
27 vehicles affected
TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2015 and 2016 Rockport vehicles, models RPAF1466N, RPAF14FX and RPGSA92-12, manufactured from January 30, 2015, through February 24, 2015. The affected vehicles may have been manufactured without a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS). As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems."
Risk: Without the TPMS, the driver would not be alerted one or more of the vehicle's tires is under-inflated. An under-inflated tire may result in tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
2015 FOREST RIVER ROCKPORT
45 vehicles affected
STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE
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.
2015 FOREST RIVER ROCKPORT
160 vehicles affected
BACK OVER PREVENTION: CAMERA SYSTEM
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2015 Glaval Bus Apollo, Concorde, Entourage, and Legacy, and Elkhart Coach ECE4, 2014-2016 AllStar XL, and 2014-2015 Forest River Rockport, Starcraft Starquest, AllStar, Starlite, AllStar MVP, XLT, and Xpress vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with a back up camera system which may display images from the camera in reverse.
Risk: If an object or person are on the left side of the screen but are actually on the right side of the vehicle, or vice versa, there is an increased risk of a crash.
2015 FOREST RIVER ROCKPORT
354 vehicles affected
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT
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.
Complaints
No complaints found.