Recall 16V205 affects 27 2015-2016 Forest River Rockport vehicles without TPMS. Repair will be free at a franchised Forest River dealer once available.
Forest River is recalling 27 2015-2016 Rockport vehicles under recall 16V205 because the recall concerns vehicles built without a tire pressure monitoring system. Without that system, the driver is not alerted when a tire is under-inflated, and tire failure can increase the risk of a crash; the dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The tire pressure monitoring system on a 2015-2016 Forest River Rockport is the electronic system that watches tire pressure and alerts the driver when a tire is low. On a compliant truck, sensors and vehicle electronics work together so the driver gets a dashboard warning before low pressure goes unnoticed.
These Rockport trucks were built on Express/Savana single-rear-wheel chassis that were later placed under a General Motors stop delivery notice. The affected Rockport vehicles were manufactured without the required tire pressure monitoring system. That means the truck lacks the equipment that is supposed to detect low tire pressure and trigger the warning required by the safety standard.
There is no warning sign before failure because the system is missing, not wearing out. An owner will not get a dependable TPMS alert from equipment that was not installed, so tire pressure has to be checked directly until the recall repair is complete.
Who's affected?
The same tire pressure monitoring issue appears for both Rockport model years in this campaign.
| 2016 Forest River Rockport | tire |
|---|---|
| 2015 Forest River Rockport | tire |
| Units affected | 27 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific vehicle is included.
What's the safety risk?
Without the TPMS, the driver does not get a warning when a tire is under-inflated. That hidden low pressure can lead to tire failure and increase the risk of a crash. Check tire pressure before driving and schedule the recall repair once the remedy is available. Repair will be free at any franchised Forest River dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2015-2016 Forest River Rockport is included in this recall.
- Watch for the owner notice if you have not received one, then follow the Forest River and GM repair instructions in that notice.
- Contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-295-1022 and ask how to get the free TPMS hardware and software installation handled through the GM dealer process.
- Reference recall number 16V205 when you call so the service desk can find the correct tire pressure monitoring system repair.
- Check tire pressure manually before each trip until the TPMS hardware and software repair is complete.
What happens at the repair
The final dealer repair is listed as still under development, so do not assume the TPMS repair can be scheduled until the campaign opens for service. The known repair is installation of the correct tire pressure monitoring system hardware and software, with parts and labor free under the recall once available. The recall began on May 9, 2016. Forest River lists a general reimbursement plan for this campaign. If you already paid for a TPMS repair tied to this recall, ask the service desk or customer care how to submit documentation under that plan.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| April 11, 2016 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| May 9, 2016 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 16V205?
Recall 16V205 covers 27 2015-2016 Forest River Rockport vehicles built without the required tire pressure monitoring system. Without TPMS, the driver is not alerted when one or more tires are under-inflated, which can lead to tire failure and increase crash risk.
What should I do if my 2015-2016 Forest River Rockport is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific Rockport is included in recall 16V205. If it is, call Forest River at 1-574-295-1022 or contact a franchised GM dealer about the TPMS hardware and software installation. Reference recall number 16V205 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost. For recall 16V205, GM dealers will install the correct TPMS hardware and software free of charge.
What is the safety risk?
The risk is that the driver does not get a TPMS warning when one or more tires are under-inflated. Driving on an under-inflated tire can cause tire failure, which increases crash risk. The free repair adds the correct TPMS hardware and software.
What if I bought my Forest River Rockport used?
The free recall repair still applies. Federal recall law follows the vehicle, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your Rockport is included, then reference recall number 16V205 when you call Forest River or the dealer.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/16V205000 |
|---|---|
| Forest River customer service | 1-574-295-1022 |
| NHTSA recall # | 16V205 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 16V205000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Misc. Document (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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