NHTSA · Vehicle · September 11, 2026

Forest River recall: 2024–2026 Rockport – electrical system

Forest River, Inc. is recalling 2024–2026 Forest River Rockport because of a fire risk – 155 vehicles (potentially affected). The recall report reached NHTSA on September 11, 2026. Distributed nationwide.

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A dealership service department
Illustration: A dealership service department – not the recalled product. Photo: Christopher Ziemnowicz, public domain, via Wikimedia Commons.
Product2024–2026 Forest River Rockport
BrandForest River
CompanyForest River, Inc.
TypeVehicles
ClassificationVehicle
Report receivedSeptember 11, 2026
Published by NHTSASeptember 11, 2026
Quantity155 vehicles (potentially affected)
Recall ID26V589000
1 model

Vehicles in this recall

MakeModelModel years
Forest RiverRockport2024–2026
Exactly as the agency lists them

Identifiers and details

NHTSA campaign number
26V589000
Manufacturer recall number
51-2096
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Built
2024-02-21 to 2026-07-30
Recalled part
12V Wiring · 12V Wiring · 12V Wiring
Owners notified
2026-10-12
Initiated by
Manufacturer

Why it was recalled

The problem: a fire risk.

NHTSA's defect summary: “Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Rockport trucks. Some wiring may have been incorrectly routed. The underside of the hood may contact and damage the wires, causing a short circuit.”

The consequence, according to NHTSA: “A short circuit increases the risk of a fire.”

What to do

NHTSA: “Dealers will reroute the wiring, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 12, 2026. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-522-7599. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-2096.”

Enter your 17-character vehicle identification number (VIN) at nhtsa.gov/recalls or on the manufacturer's site to see whether your vehicle is included. Safety recall repairs are free at an authorized dealer, even if the vehicle is used or out of warranty.

Official notice: NHTSA recall 26V589000.

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FAQ

About this recall

Is Forest River 2024–2026 Forest River Rockport recalled?

Yes. Forest River, Inc. reported the recall to NHTSA on September 11, 2026; NHTSA published it September 11, 2026 (Vehicle). Only the vehicles listed on this page are included.

Why was it recalled?

Because of a fire risk. Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Rockport trucks. Some wiring may have been incorrectly routed. The underside of the hood may contact and damage the wires, causing a short circuit.

What should I do if I have it?

NHTSA says: Dealers will reroute the wiring, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 12, 2026. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-522-7599. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-2096.

Where was it sold?

Nationwide.

Recalls

More recalls

Source: recall records published by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (openFDA Enforcement Reports), the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service, the Consumer Product Safety Commission and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, collected twice a day. Product names, lot codes, dates and model numbers are shown exactly as the agency lists them; the agency's notice is the authority. 77.today is not affiliated with any of these agencies.

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