2019 Forest River Rockwood recalls and problems

The 2019 Forest River Rockwood has 5 safety recalls and 8 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Forest River dealer.

Recalls
5
Complaints
8
Crashes / fires
1 / 0
Injuries / deaths
2 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2019 Forest River Rockwood vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2019 Forest River Rockwood recalls

Recall 19V-317: Electrical System

Reported Apr 19, 2019 · 10 vehicles affected · Forest River, Inc.

Problem: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019 Rockwood and Flagstaff recreational trailers. The wiring for the front bedroom air conditioning may have been improperly installed and may come in contact with the heat strip in the air conditioner.

Risk: If the wiring harness contacts the heat strip, the sheathing may melt, increasing the risk of fire.

Fix: Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will secure the air conditioner wiring harness away from the heat strip, free of charge. The recall began on May 6, 2019. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-8943. Forest River's number for this recall is 10C-1001.

Recall 19V-084: Latches/Locks/Linkages

Reported Feb 8, 2019 · 85 vehicles affected · Forest River, Inc.

Problem: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Rockwood and Flagstaff recreational trailers. The bunk bed door latch fasteners that secure the bunk bed door closed may fail, allowing the door to open while moving.

Risk: If the exterior bunk bed door opens unexpectedly while the trailer is being towed, it can increase the risk of a crash.

Fix: Forest River has notified owners, and dealers will install the correct fasteners for the bunk bed door latches, free of charge. The recall began February 25, 2019. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-8943. Forest River's number for this recall is 10D-0950.

Recall 19V-069: Service Brakes, Electric

Reported Feb 1, 2019 · 2,454 vehicles affected · Forest River, Inc.

Problem: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019 Flagstaff and Rockwood recreational trailers. The break-away safety switch may be improperly wired, and as a result, the trailer brakes will not apply in the event that the trailer disconnects from the tow vehicle.

Risk: The trailer's inability to apply the brakes in the event of a separation can increase the risk of crash.

Fix: Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a new wiring harness to maintain the supply of power to the brake system, free of charge. The recall began February 25, 2019. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-2640. Forest River's number for this recall is 10B-0943.

Recall 18V-678: Suspension

Reported Sep 27, 2018 · 1,785 vehicles affected · Forest River, Inc.

Problem: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019 Forest River Flagstaff and Rockwood recreational trailers. The brake mounting flanges on the torsion axles may be incorrectly oriented, which can result in premature brake failure.

Risk: Premature brake failure can increase the risk of a crash.

Fix: Forest River has notified owners, and dealers will replace the axles or hubs, free of charge. The recall began on October 12, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-2640 or Dexter customer service at 1-574-295-7888.

Recall 18V-475: Suspension

Reported Jul 18, 2018 · 164 vehicles affected · Forest River, Inc.

Problem: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Forest River Rockwood and Flagstaff trailers. The inner wheel bearings may seize, which can cause the trailer wheels to lock-up.

Risk: If a wheel locks up, there would be an increased the risk of a crash.

Fix: Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace the inner wheel bearings, free of charge. The recall began on August 13, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-4053. Forest River's number for this recall is 10-0786.

2019 Forest River Rockwood problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Tires3
Structure1
Wheels1
Trailer Hitches1
Electrical System1
Suspension1

Most reported parts

  • Structure › Body — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 5,000 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2019 Forest River Rockwood complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Suspension · reported Aug 26, 2024
Dexter axels can not be aligned, resulting in excessive tire wear and blowouts. I purchased a 2019 Rockwood travel trailer used on [XXX]. Tires looked nearly new. On [XXX] I replaced tires in Kanab, UT. On 8/31/2021 I had the alignment checked at Superior Spring in Cheshire, MA. The axels were severely out of alignment but due to the Dexter design they could not be aligned. I called the trailer manufacturer and was referred to Dexter. Although I was 2 years into the 10 year warranty, Dexter told me the warranty only covered the original purchaser. Since that time, I have replaced tires two…
Trailer Hitches · reported Sep 26, 2022
towing my camper with a trailer/side-by-side when the kingpin broke away from trailer hitch. Attached are pic's of the result
Tires · at 5,000 miles · reported Aug 15, 2022
The contact owns a 2019 Forest River Rockwood RV equipped with four Castrock ST tires, tire size: 205/75/14, and DOT JUJTYMT DOM16/18. The contact stated that while driving at various highway speeds while towing the RV, the RV was unstable. Upon inspection, it was discovered that the two rear passenger side tires had become out of round and one of the rear driver side tires had also become out of round. The cause of the failure was not determined. The faulty tires were replaced. The manufacturer and dealer were not notified of the failures. The failure mileage was 5,000.
Tires · reported Aug 7, 2022
one of the four castle rock st205/75r14 tires mounted on my trailer blew out while driving down the highway at 55 mph. fortunately i have a dual axle trailer so the loss of one of the tires was not catastrophic. the tire that blew out was the front tire on the right side of the trailer. It looks like a belt separated and the ire blew around the circumference. I have the tire available for inspection, but intend to pursue a warranty claim for replacement with the rv manufacturer that may result in surrender of the tire. With only one tire in service on that side I felt that we were in danger of…
Wheels · at 2,000 miles · reported Feb 9, 2021
Our forest river rockwood signature 8335bss travel trailer has a spare tire mounted underneath the trailer. It is attached by an assembly with a cable by which the spare can be lowered when needed. We returned home from maine (A 2-day, 750 mile trip each way) on 10/15/19 and found the spare tire dangling by this cable and no more than 6" from the surface of our parking pad! Since the trailer was covered under warranty, we re-tightened the cable and took the trailer back to chesaco rv, joppa, md, on 10/23/19. Among other warranty issues, we asked them to check this spare mount, since it could…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2019 Forest River Rockwood have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 5 recalls for the 2019 Forest River Rockwood: 19V-317 (electrical system), 19V-084 (latches/locks/linkages), 19V-069 (service brakes, electric), 18V-678 (suspension), 18V-475 (suspension). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2019 Forest River Rockwood?

Owners report tires problems most often (3 reports), followed by structure (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 5,000 miles.

Are Forest River recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Forest River dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.