Forest River, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #16V693000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 16V693000 by Forest River, Inc.. Affecting model year 2014-2016 forest river rockport delivery vehicles, models rpaf1270 and rpaa1270, manufactured november 24, 2014, to august 28, 2015 Includes 45 affected units, Insufficient Strength of Roller Chain on Lift Gate, component: STRUCTURE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2014-2016 forest river rockport delivery vehicles, models rpaf1270 and rpaa1270, manufactured november 24, 2014, to august 28, 2015

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.

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 16V693000
Manufacturer: Forest River, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2016-09-26T00:00:00
Subject: Insufficient strength of roller chain on lift gate
Component: Structure
Potentially Affected Units: 45

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 29-09202016-0250
Recall Type: Vehicle
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.
Consequence Summary: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 100

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NHTSA ID: 16V693000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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