Vehicle recall 20V688000 · November 6, 2020
2019-2020 Forest River Rockport
The battery box installed on these vehicles may be inadequately welded, and could detach.
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 2019-2020 Rockport work trucks. The battery box installed on these vehicles may be inadequately welded, and could detach.
- Consequence
- If the battery box detaches, it can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the battery box for proper welding, and if necessary install rivets to secure the battery box, free of charge. The recall began December 8, 2020. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-522-7599. Forest River's number for this recall is 29-1252.
- 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
- 20V688000
- Reported to NHTSA
- November 6, 2020
- Filed by
- Forest River, Inc.
- Manufacturer campaign
- 29-1252
- Owner notification
- December 8, 2020
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 94
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Electrical system › 12V/24V/48V battery
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 (2019-2020): 2020, 2019
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