Recall 14V684000: 2014–2015 Forest River Cargoport, 2014–2015 Forest River Parcelport, 2014–2015 Forest River Rockport +1 more
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Oct 31, 2014
- Vehicles affected
- 354
- Models
- 4
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Rockport, Parcelport, Cargoport, and Workport vehicles manufactured December 2, 2013, to October 17, 2014. In the affected vehicles the upper ball joint pinch bolt may not have been sufficiently tightened.
The risk
If the pinch bolt is not sufficiently tightened, it can separate causing a loss of vehicle control that increases the risk of a vehicle crash.
The fix
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the upper ball joint pinch bolt, and tighten if necessary, free of charge. The recall began on November 17, 2014. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-219-533-5934.
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.
Affected vehicles
- 2014 Forest River Cargoport
- 2015 Forest River Cargoport
- 2014 Forest River Parcelport
- 2015 Forest River Parcelport
- 2014 Forest River Rockport
- 2015 Forest River Rockport
- 2014 Forest River Workport
- 2015 Forest River Workport
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 14V684000
- Manufacturer
- Forest River, Inc.
- Owner letters
- Nov 17, 2014
- Components
- Suspension:front:control arm:upper ball joint (Suspension)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology