FOREST RIVER ROCKPORT: NHTSA recall 26V589000 explained
The official recall record describes wiring that may be routed in a way that allows contact with the underside of the hood.
This edition covers an electrical-wiring recall involving Forest River Rockport vehicles. The official record identifies a potential short-circuit and fire risk. Recall status for any individual vehicle can only be confirmed through an official VIN lookup.
What the official recall record says
FOREST RIVER: ROCKPORT
The official record says some wiring may have been routed incorrectly, allowing the underside of the hood to contact and damage it. That damage could cause a short circuit, which the record says increases the risk of a fire. The listed remedy is for dealers to reroute the wiring at no charge. The official record does not specify repair timing or parts availability.
Official record
- NHTSA recall ID: 26V589000
- Vehicles listed: FOREST RIVER ROCKPORT (2026, 2025, 2024)
- Potentially affected: 155
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
- Report received: September 11, 2026
- Owner notification: Not provided in the source record
- Defect: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) 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.
- Safety consequence: A short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
- Remedy: 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. Forest River’s number for this recall is 51-2096.
What owners should do next
Owners should use an official VIN lookup to determine whether their specific vehicle has an open recall. The manufacturer contact information and notification details are included in the official recall record.
RecallWire’s recall repair guide explains how to confirm campaign coverage, arrange the remedy, and keep completion records.
A headline cannot confirm whether a particular vehicle is affected. Use the official NHTSA recall lookup with the vehicle identification number and contact the manufacturer or an authorized dealer for vehicle-specific guidance.
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Sources used for this report.
References checked September 21, 2026.
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Safety Recall Report: Campaign 26V589000. Report received September 11, 2026. Accessed September 21, 2026.
To check a specific vehicle, use the official NHTSA VIN recall lookup.