Vehicle recall 19V505000 · July 1, 2019
2019 Forest River Rockport
The brake controller may have been wired improperly, which may prevent the brake controller from activating the trailer brakes when the vehicle's brakes are applied.
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 2019 Rockport work trucks equipped with an optional trailer brake controller. The brake controller may have been wired improperly, which may prevent the brake controller from activating the trailer brakes when the vehicle's brakes are applied.
- Consequence
- Without the trailer brakes assisting, stopping distances may be lengthened, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake controller, free of charge. The recall began July 23, 2019. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-327-2392. Forest River's number for this recall is 65-1046.
- 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
- 19V505000
- Reported to NHTSA
- July 1, 2019
- Filed by
- Forest River, Inc.
- Manufacturer campaign
- 65-1046
- Owner notification
- July 23, 2019
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 63
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Service brakes; Electrical system › Integrated trailer brake control
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 Rockport (2019): 2019
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