2016 FOREST RIVER ROCKPORT Complaints and Recall Information
The 2016 FOREST RIVER ROCKPORT has 0 complaints and 7 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to physical components and safety systems as identified in the recall data.
There are 7 recalls affecting various systems of the vehicle, including structural components, tire pressure monitoring, fuel system, and safety equipment. These recalls address defects that could pose safety risks and require dealer inspections or part replacements.
Recalls- Liftgate installation. Recall 24V313000 affects 54 vehicles due to rear liftgates possibly installed without U-bolts on both sides. This defect may cause the liftgate to fall when loaded, increasing injury risk. Dealers will inspect and replace U-bolts as needed free of charge.
- Tire pressure monitoring. Recall 16V205000 involves 27 vehicles potentially missing a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS). Lack of TPMS means drivers are not alerted to under-inflated tires, raising the risk of tire failure and crashes. GM dealers will install the correct TPMS hardware and software at no charge.
- Roof and front cap attachment. Recall 20V029000 covers 4,105 vehicles with recall dates between 2014 and 2019. The roof and front cap may be improperly fastened, risking detachment during operation. Dealers will inspect and properly secure roofs free of charge.
- Liftgate roller chain failure. Recall 16V693000 affects 45 vehicles with Thieman Tailgates-brand lift gates where roller chains may fail, causing the liftgate to drop unexpectedly and increasing injury risk. Repairs are performed free of charge by Thieman distributors.
- Fire extinguishers. Recall 17V756000 involves 365,885 vehicles equipped with Kidde plastic-handle or push-button fire extinguishers that can clog, fail to discharge, or have nozzles that may detach, posing risk during a fire emergency. Owners will be instructed to contact Kidde for free replacement units.
- Rear ramp and fuel system. Recall 16V780000 affects 22 cargo box and work trucks manufactured on GM chassis. Cycling the rear ramp may damage electrical connections on the fuel sending unit, causing loss of fuel pressure and potential engine stall. Dealers will reinstall the ramp structure to provide sufficient clearance at no cost.
Owners dealing with repeated repairs, safety defects, or unresolved recall issues should consider their rights under their state’s lemon law. Legal counsel may assist in addressing ongoing manufacturer or dealer noncompliance with safety recalls or warranty repairs.
2016 FOREST RIVER ROCKPORT Summary
2016
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
6
Total Recalls
370138
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2016 FOREST RIVER ROCKPORT
54 vehicles affected
STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2011, 2016-2019, 2021-2024 Rockport Work Trucks. The rear liftgate may have been installed without a U-bolt on the driver and passenger side, which can allow the liftgate to fall to the ground when loaded.
Risk: A liftgate that falls unexpectedly increases the risk of injury.
2016 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.
2016 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.
2016 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.
2016 FOREST RIVER ROCKPORT
22 vehicles affected
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2016 Rockport cargo box trucks and work trucks manufactured December 8, 2015, to May 31, 2016 and built on GM chassis. Cycling the rear ramp in and out may cause the electrical connections on the fuel sending unit to be damaged, resulting in a loss of fuel pressure.
Risk: A loss of fuel pressure will result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
2016 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.
Complaints
No complaints found.