NHTSA Recall 19V258000
Filed by Forest River, Inc.. Component: Electrical System. Reported 2019-03-29. An estimated 146 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Rockport work trucks. The inline fuse that protects the cargo and compartment lights circuit may not have been installed during production.
Risk
Without inline fuse protection, excess current cause the wiring to melt, increasing the risk of a fire.
What the manufacturer will do
Forest River has notified owners, and dealers will install an inline fuse, free of charge. The recall began April 8, 2019. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-522-7599. Forest River's number for this recall is 29-0987.
Manufacturer campaign number: 29-0987
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.