Recall 18V876 affects 142 2019 Forest River Rockport vehicles for an incorrect GAWR placard. Repair is free at any franchised Forest River dealer.
Forest River is recalling 142 2019 Rockport vehicles under recall 18V876 because the federal placard lists an incorrect gross axle weight rating, which can lead owners to overload the vehicle. An overloaded Rockport can cause the driver to lose control and increase the risk of a crash; the Forest River dealer repair is free.
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What's wrong?
The Federal Placard on a 2019 Forest River Rockport is the certification label that tells an owner or service shop how much weight the vehicle is rated to carry on each axle. The key figure here is GAWR, or Gross Axle Weight Rating. That number is supposed to match the actual axle and suspension parts installed on the vehicle.
On affected Rockport vehicles, the front axle GAWR printed on the placard was assigned incorrectly during data entry. Forest River had requested lighter front springs for one specific chassis, but the placard did not reflect the correct front axle rating. If the label shows the wrong rating, an owner or loader can put too much weight on the front axle without realizing the vehicle is overloaded.
There is no warning sign before failure. This is a label accuracy problem, so the vehicle does not give a sound, warning light, or driving symptom that tells you the printed axle rating is wrong.
Who's affected?
| 2019 Forest River Rockport | rear suspension |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 142 |
| 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?
An overloaded Rockport can become hard to control and increase the risk of a crash. There is no warning sign before that loss of control, so avoid heavy loading and schedule the placard repair soon. Repair is free at any franchised Forest River dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2019 Forest River Rockport is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Forest River dealer to schedule the free Federal Placard replacement that corrects the GAWR label.
- Bring the recall notice if Forest River mailed one. Reference recall number 18V876 and Forest River recall 51-0919 when you call.
- Avoid overloading the vehicle until the corrected placard is installed.
- Call Forest River customer service at 1-574-522-7599 with questions about the free placard replacement.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Forest River technician replaces the incorrect Federal Placard with a corrected placard that shows the proper Gross Axle Weight Rating information. The placard replacement and labor are free under recall 18V876. Forest River has a general reimbursement plan on file for owners who already paid for this recall related correction before the notice. If you paid for a placard correction tied to this issue, keep the repair paperwork and contact Forest River customer service to ask how to submit documentation under that plan.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| December 10, 2018 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| December 18, 2018 | Owner notification mailed |
| January 18, 2019 | Dealer notification began |
| January 18, 2019 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
| January 25, 2019 | Dealer notification ended |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 18V876?
Recall 18V876 covers 142 2019 Forest River Rockport vehicles with an incorrect federal placard for Gross Axle Weight Rating. The wrong rating can allow the vehicle to be overloaded, which can cause loss of control and increase crash risk.
What should I do if my 2019 Forest River Rockport is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific Rockport is included in recall 18V876. If it is, contact a franchised Forest River dealer to schedule the corrected federal placard replacement. Reference recall 18V876 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to fix the defect at no cost, and Forest River says dealers will replace the incorrect federal placard with a corrected placard free of charge.
What is the safety risk?
The risk is overloading the vehicle because the federal placard lists the wrong Gross Axle Weight Rating. An overloaded vehicle can cause the operator to lose control, increasing crash risk. Until the corrected placard is installed, use the VIN check and dealer guidance to confirm the repair path.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/18V876000 |
|---|---|
| Forest River customer service | 1-574-522-7599 |
| NHTSA recall # | 18V876 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 18V876000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 25, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →