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Forest River Rockwood recalls and problems

32 recalls and 119 owner complaints for 22 model years. Pick your year for full details.

Recalls
32
Complaints
119
Crashes reported
7
Fires reported
8

Choose a model year

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Forest River Rockwood by year

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesDeaths
2026 Rockwood210000
2023 Rockwood220000
2022 Rockwood4121200
2021 Rockwood360110
2020 Rockwood1131100
2019 Rockwood581020
2018 Rockwood6101000
2017 Rockwood780000
2016 Rockwood190100
2015 Rockwood0121220
2014 Rockwood260100
2013 Rockwood262050
2012 Rockwood180000
2008 Rockwood100000
2007 Rockwood210000
2006 Rockwood110000
2005 Rockwood200000
2004 Rockwood110000
2003 Rockwood2100000
2002 Rockwood110000
2001 Rockwood100000
2000 Rockwood100000

Most reported Forest River Rockwood problems

Problem areaReports
Tires30
Structure27
Wheels24
Unknown or Other18
Equipment17
Suspension16
Electrical System15
Service Brakes8
Fuel/Propulsion System2
Steering2

All Forest River Rockwood recalls

RecallDateYearsComponentSummary
25V-681Oct 10, 20252026EquipmentForest River, Inc.
25V-538Aug 22, 20252026Electrical System, EquipmentForest River, Inc.
22V-643Aug 26, 20222023EquipmentForest River, Inc.
22V-558Aug 1, 20222022–2023Equipment, SuspensionForest River, Inc.
22V-556Jul 29, 20222022EquipmentForest River, Inc.
22V-486Jul 8, 20222022EquipmentForest River, Inc.
22V-243Apr 13, 20222021–2022EquipmentForest River, Inc.
21V-236Apr 5, 20212021StructureForest River, Inc.
20V-376Jun 26, 20202020–2021EquipmentForest River, Inc.
20V-221Apr 17, 20202016TiresForest River, Inc.
19V-317Apr 19, 20192019Electrical SystemForest River, Inc.
19V-084Feb 8, 20192018–2019Latches/Locks/LinkagesForest River, Inc.
19V-069Feb 1, 20192019Service Brakes, ElectricForest River, Inc.
18V-678Sep 27, 20182019SuspensionForest River, Inc.
18V-527Aug 13, 20182018EquipmentForest River, Inc.
18V-475Jul 18, 20182018–2019SuspensionForest River, Inc.
18V-051Jan 12, 20182018EquipmentForest River, Inc.
17V-677Oct 26, 20172017–2018EquipmentForest River, Inc.
17V-517Aug 23, 20172018SuspensionForest River, Inc.
17V-445Jul 14, 20172017EquipmentForest River, Inc.
17V-235Apr 7, 20172017EquipmentForest River, Inc.
17V-172Mar 14, 20172017EquipmentForest River, Inc.
17V-129Mar 1, 20172017EquipmentForest River, Inc.
16V-728Oct 12, 20162017Equipment, Electrical SystemForest River, Inc.
16V-549Jul 22, 20162017Equipment, TiresForest River, Inc.
15V-080Feb 10, 20152014EquipmentForest River, Inc.
13V-554Nov 7, 20132012–2013Tires, SuspensionForest River is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Rockwood, Windjammer, Vlite and Flagstaff travel trailers manufactured February 3, 2012, through February 4, 2013.
13V-203May 17, 20132013–2014EquipmentForest River is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Forest River models Blue Ridge, Cardinal, Cherokee, Columbus, EVO, Georgetown, Flagstaff, Forester, Lexington, Puma, Rockwood, Sabre, Salem, Sandpiper, Sandstorm…
10V-454Oct 1, 20102005, 2007EquipmentForest river is recalling certain recreational vehicles equipped with dimplex electraflame, symphony, or optiflame branded electric fireplaces, stoves, and fireplace inserts.
08V-346Jul 7, 20082003–2006EquipmentForest river is recalling certain my 2003-2006 motor homes, fifth wheel and travel trailers equipped with a two-door refrigerator manufactured by the dometic corporation.
07V-514Nov 5, 20072007–2008EquipmentOn certain folding camping trailers (Fct) equipped with a power winch unit, model p55000, built by carefree of colorado, an incorrect material was used in the manufacture of the cable shafts on some of these power winch…
07V-085Mar 5, 20072000–2003EquipmentCertain recreational vehicles equipped with a two-door refrigerator, manufactured by the dometic corporation, may have a defect in the boiler tube.

Frequently asked questions

What is the worst year for the Forest River Rockwood?

By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2020 Forest River Rockwood has the most reports (13). Check the 2020 page for the problems owners describe.

How many recalls does the Forest River Rockwood have?

NHTSA lists 32 safety recalls covering Forest River Rockwood model years 2000–2008, 2012–2014, 2016–2023, 2026.

What are the most common Forest River Rockwood problems?

Owners report tires, structure, wheels problems most often.