Stowage of ramp may cause engine stall
Defect Summary
Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain model year 2016 rockport cargo box trucks and work trucks manufactured december 8, 2015, to may 31, 2016 and built on gm chassis. cycling the rear ramp in and out may cause the electrical connections on the fuel sending unit to be damaged, resulting in a loss of fuel pressure.
Safety Consequence
A loss of fuel pressure will result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Forest river will notify owners, and dealers will reinstall the loading ramp structure to give sufficient clearance, free of charge. the recall began on november 29, 2016. owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-574-522-7599. forest river's number for this recall is 29-10212016-0261.
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FAQ: Recall 16V780000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 16V780000?
NHTSA recall 16V780000 was issued by Forest River, Inc. on October 26, 2016. It addresses: Stowage of ramp may cause engine stall. The recall affects approximately 22 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Forest River, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 16V780000 or the manufacturer campaign number 29-10212016-0261. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.