2021 Forest River Rockport problems, complaints & recalls
Safety recalls (1)
Structure:body:hatchback/Liftgate:hinge And Attachments 2024-05-03 · campaign 24V313000 · 54 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the U-bolts, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 17, 2024. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-522-7599. Forest River's number for this recall is 65-1700.
Service bulletins (8)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2026-05-18 · 512054 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
according to ford recall 26c10/26v104: "it is possible that the trailer module (trm) may lose communication at vehicle start-up. if a trm loss of communication occurs and a trailer is connected to the vehicle, trailer stop lamps and turn signal indicators will not function. additionally, for trailer
Unknown Or Other 2026-02-11 · 512020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
according to ford recall 25v793: "according to ford’s records, the remedy software for safety recall 20s73 may not have been installed correctly during a prior dealership visit. because the correct software may not have been installed on your vehicle, the underlying condition specified in safety rec
Unknown Or Other 2025-09-26 · 511967 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
according to ford recall 25v442 / 25s72: "on your vehicle, it may be possible an error in the sync software can cause sync system instability concerns and/or a failure to preserve certain settings across ignition cycles. this may result in an intermittent blank image while in reverse or rear-view im
Unknown Or Other 2025-09-24 · 511958 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
according to ford recall 25s75 / 25v455: "on your vehicle, it is possible to have a loss of fuel pressure and flow from the fuel tank due to fuel pump failure. this can cause a lack of fuel delivery to the engine and result in an engine stall while driving. prior to fuel pump failure, you may experi
Fuel/Propulsion System 2025-06-20 · 511903 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
according to ford recall 24s78/24v957: "on your vehicle, it may be possible for aged biodiesel deposits to form on internal high pressure fuel pump components. this may lead to failure of the pump and may result in loss of motive power while driving. a loss of motive power increases the risk of a cr
Visibility:defroster/Defogger/Hvac System 2023-06-02 · 511640 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
according to general motors recall 23v247: "these vehicles are equipped with an unused circuit that a final-stage manufacturer may elect to use to install an optional rear hvac system. if the final-stage manufacturer leaves the circuit's connectors or cut wires unsealed, exposure to moisture or cont
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