FOREST RIVER 2015 FOREST RIVER ROCKPORT Recall
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According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2015 FOREST RIVER ROCKPORT
Brand
FOREST RIVER
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2015
Forest River, Inc. is recalling certain 2015 FOREST RIVER ROCKPORT vehicles due to structure:body:hatchback/liftgate issues. If the roller chain fails, the lift gate may fall unexpectedly, increasing the risk of injury..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
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.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
If the roller chain fails, the lift gate may fall unexpectedly, increasing the risk of injury.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
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.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026