Insufficient strength of roller chain on lift gate
Defect Summary
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.
Safety Consequence
If the roller chain fails, the lift gate may fall unexpectedly, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
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.
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FAQ: Recall 16V693000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 16V693000?
NHTSA recall 16V693000 was issued by Forest River, Inc. on September 26, 2016. It addresses: Insufficient strength of roller chain on lift gate. The recall affects approximately 45 vehicles, with the defect involving the Structure component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Forest River, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 16V693000 or the manufacturer campaign number 29-09202016-0250. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.