Vehicle recall 14V684000 · October 31, 2014
Forest River Cargoport, Parcelport and 2 more models
In the affected vehicles the upper ball joint pinch bolt may not have been sufficiently tightened.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 14V684000
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 31, 2014
- Filed by
- Forest River, Inc.
- Owner notification
- November 17, 2014
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 354
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Suspension › Front › Control arm › Upper ball joint
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Forest River Cargoport (2014-2015): 2015, 2014
- Forest River Parcelport (2014-2015): 2015, 2014
- Forest River Rockport (2014-2015): 2015, 2014
- Forest River Workport (2014-2015): 2015, 2014
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