---
title: "18V-876 recall: Forest River Rockport"
kind: "recall"
source: "nhtsa"
campaignId: "18V-876"
url: "https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/18V-876"
markdownUrl: "https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/18V-876.md"
---

# 18V-876 recall: Forest River Rockport

These are official NHTSA recalls. A model year on a campaign is not proof a VIN is included. Owner reports are not included.

**Campaign:** 18V-876
**Manufacturer:** Forest River, Inc.
**Component:** SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
**Filed:** December 10, 2018
**NHTSA:** https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V876

## The problem

Forest River, Inc (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019 Rockport vehicles.  The Federal Placard may indicate an incorrect Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR), which can allow the vehicle to be overloaded.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."

## The safety risk

An overloaded vehicle may cause operator to lose control of vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

## The remedy

Forest River has notified owners, and dealers will replace the Federal Placard with a new corrected Placard, free of charge.  The recall began January 18, 2018.  Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-522-7599.  Forest River's number for this recall is 51-0919.


## Rigs named in this campaign

A model year on this list is not proof a VIN is included.

- 2019 Forest River Rockport: [year page](https://www.rigfixhq.com/issues/forest-river/rockport/2019) · [markdown](https://www.rigfixhq.com/issues/forest-river/rockport/2019.md)


HTML page: https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/18V-876