Recall 19V258 affects 146 2017-2019 Forest River Rockport work trucks for a missing inline fuse. Repair is free at any franchised Forest River dealer.
Forest River is recalling 146 2017-2019 Rockport work trucks under recall 19V258 because the inline fuse for the cargo and compartment lights circuit was not installed during production. Without fuse protection, excess current can melt wiring and raise the risk of a fire; Forest River dealers will complete the repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The cargo and compartment lights on 2017-2019 Forest River Rockport work trucks run through a dedicated electrical circuit. An inline fuse is the small protective link in that circuit. Its job is to open the circuit when current gets too high, stopping power before wiring overheats.
On affected Rockport trucks, that inline fuse was left out during production because the plant misunderstood the wiring instructions. That leaves the cargo and compartment light circuit without its intended protection. If a direct short develops in that circuit, electrical current keeps flowing instead of being interrupted by the fuse, which lets the wiring heat up at the fault.
Owners are not expected to notice a dashboard light, message, or change in lamp operation before the problem shows itself. There is no warning sign before failure.
Who's affected?
Spans three Rockport model years, all tied to the same wiring circuit-protection issue.
| 2018 Forest River Rockport | wiring |
|---|---|
| 2019 Forest River Rockport | wiring |
| 2017 Forest River Rockport | wiring |
| Units affected | 146 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific vehicle is included.
What's the safety risk?
Excess current in unprotected wiring can melt the wiring and increase the risk of a fire. There is no warning sign before the wiring overheats, so if your VIN is included, schedule the inline fuse installation soon. Repair is free at any franchised Forest River dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2017-2019 Forest River Rockport is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Forest River dealer to schedule the free inline-fuse installation that protects the cargo and compartment light wiring from excess current.
- Bring the owner letter if you received one. If not, reference recall number 19V258 when you call.
- Ask Forest River customer service about any limits on using the cargo and compartment lights until the fuse is installed.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Forest River technician installs the missing inline fuse for the cargo and compartment lights circuit. This adds the circuit protection that was missed during production on the affected Rockport work trucks. The recall repair is available now, and parts and labor are free of charge. Ask the service desk to confirm the fuse installation is complete before you leave and keep the repair order with your vehicle records.
Timeline
| March 29, 2019 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| April 8, 2019 | Owner notification mailed |
| May 8, 2019 | Dealer notification began |
| May 8, 2019 | Dealer notification ended |
| May 8, 2019 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 19V258?
Recall 19V258 covers 146 2017-2019 Forest River Rockport work trucks missing the inline fuse for the cargo and compartment lights circuit. Without that fuse, excess current can make the wiring melt and raise fire risk. Forest River dealers will install the inline fuse for free.
What should I do if my 2017-2019 Forest River Rockport is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific work truck is included in recall 19V258. If it is, contact a franchised Forest River dealer to schedule the inline fuse installation. Reference recall number 19V258 and Forest River recall number 29-0987 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Forest River dealers will install the missing inline fuse free of charge. Parts and labor are covered for this recall repair.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is fire. The missing inline fuse leaves the cargo and compartment lights circuit without fuse protection, so excess current can overheat the wiring and make it melt. The repair adds the fuse that protects that circuit.
What if I bought my Forest River Rockport used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the VIN, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific Rockport is included, then call a franchised Forest River dealer or Forest River customer service at 1-574-522-7599.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/19V258000 |
|---|---|
| Forest River customer service | 1-574-522-7599 |
| NHTSA recall # | 19V258 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 19V258000 |
Source documents
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Download Quarterly Report (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall 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 →