Recall 19V505 affects 63 2019 Forest River Rockport work trucks with improperly wired trailer brake controllers. Repair is free at any franchised Forest River dealer.
Forest River is recalling 63 2019 Rockport work trucks equipped with the optional trailer brake controller because the controller was wired improperly. When the truck brakes are applied, the trailer brakes can fail to activate, which lengthens stopping distance and increases crash risk; Forest River dealers will correct the wiring free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The optional trailer brake controller on a 2019 Forest River Rockport work truck is the link between the truck's brake pedal and the trailer's electric brakes. When it is installed correctly, pressing the truck's brake pedal sends a signal through the controller so the trailer brakes apply with the truck brakes.
On affected Rockport trucks, that controller was wired incorrectly during installation at the manufacturing plant. The plant traced the issue to installation instructions not being followed during an employee changeover. With the wiring wrong, the controller does not send the braking command as intended, so the trailer brakes do not activate when the truck's brakes are applied.
There is no warning sign before failure. The problem is in the controller wiring, so an owner can press the brake pedal normally and still have the trailer brake controller fail to apply the trailer brakes.
Who's affected?
Two component categories apply to the same Rockport vehicles: the brake system and the integrated trailer brake control system.
| 2019 Forest River Rockport | brake system |
|---|---|
| 2019 Forest River Rockport | electrical system |
| Units affected | 63 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged 1 field incident 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?
If the trailer brakes stop assisting, the vehicle and trailer need more distance to stop, increasing the risk of a crash. There is no warning sign before failure, so schedule the repair soon if your VIN is included. 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 brake-controller replacement for the trailer-brake activation problem.
- Bring the owner letter if you have it. Reference recall number 19V505 when you call.
- Drive cautiously until the repair is complete. Leave extra stopping distance when towing.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Forest River technician replaces the trailer brake controller that was wired improperly. The replacement part and labor are free under recall 19V505. If you already paid out of pocket for a related brake controller repair before the recall notice, Forest River's general reimbursement plan is the path for documented expenses. Bring repair paperwork and proof of payment to the service desk, or contact Forest River customer service for claim instructions.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| July 1, 2019 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| July 23, 2019 | Owner notification mailed |
| August 7, 2019 | Dealer notification began |
| August 7, 2019 | Dealer notification ended |
| August 7, 2019 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 19V505?
Recall 19V505 covers 63 2019 Forest River Rockport work trucks equipped with an optional trailer brake controller. The controller wiring can stop the trailer brakes from activating when the truck brakes are applied. Forest River dealers will replace the brake controller for free.
What should I do if my 2019 Forest River Rockport is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific work truck is included in recall 19V505. If it is, contact a franchised Forest River dealer to schedule the brake controller replacement. Reference recall number 19V505 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair safety defects at no cost. Forest River dealers will replace the affected brake controller free of charge for included 2019 Rockport work trucks.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is longer stopping distance while towing. If the trailer brake controller does not activate the trailer brakes when the truck brakes are applied, the trailer stops with less braking help. That raises crash risk.
What if I bought my Forest River Rockport used?
The free repair still applies. Federal recall law follows the vehicle, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific Rockport is included, then contact a franchised Forest River dealer and reference recall 19V505.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/19V505000 |
|---|---|
| Forest River customer service | 1-574-327-2392 |
| NHTSA recall # | 19V505 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 19V505000 |
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 →