Forest River Rockport Trucks Recall Over Electrical Wiring Short Circuit
NHTSA classifies this as an Electrical/Software recall. An electrical or software recall addresses a defect in a vehicle's wiring, sensors, control units, or the software that governs them, rather than a purely mechanical part. Electrical/Software recalls make up 11% of the 637 NHTSA vehicle recalls Areazine has archived (71 of them).
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- Hazard category
- Electrical/Software
- Share of archive
- 11% of 637 recalls
- Source
- NHTSA
- Published
- September 11, 2026
An electrical or software recall addresses a defect in a vehicle's wiring, sensors, control units, or the software that governs them, rather than a purely mechanical part.
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What Happened
Forest River, Inc. 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.
Which Products Are Affected
The recall covers certain 2024-2026 Forest River Rockport trucks, with a total of 465 units affected. NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V589000. Forest River recall number: 51-2096.
What You Should Do
Dealers will reroute the wiring free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 19, 2026. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-522-7599.
Why This Matters
A short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
Source
NHTSA Campaign Number 26V589000
Original source: NHTSA Official Notice ↗
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