2014 FOREST RIVER ROCKWOOD
2 recalls, 8 complaints - 2 TSBs
15V080000 Feb 10, 2015
EQUIPMENT
Defect Description
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2014 Rockwood and Flagstaff recreational vehicles manufactured June 26, 2014, to October 9, 2014, and equipped with the Chill Chaser option. In the affected vehicles, excessive foam insulation and/or loose wiring may touch the Chill C... Read more
Consequence
If the foam insulation or loose wiring contacts the heating element, there is an increased risk of fire.
Remedy
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the foam insulation and wiring, making any necessary repair, free of charge. The recall began on March 17, 2015. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-2640. Forest River's number for this recall is SB111014.
13V203000 May 17, 2013
EQUIPMENT
Defect Description
Forest 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, Sierra, Stealth, Sunseeker, Wildcat, Wildwood, Work and Play and XLR; Coachmen mod... Read more
Consequence
If the motor assembly screws shear, it is possible that the awning can unfurl unexpectedly, either while the vehicle is at rest or while in transit, increasing the risk of personal injury or a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Forest River will notify owners and Dometic staff will replace the affected motors with motors of a different design. The safety recall began on July 29, 2013. Owners may contact Forest River at 1-574-389-4600 or Dometic at 1-888-447-0003 for more information. Owners are being instructed not to d... Read more
Complaint Statistics
8 total complaints
1 fires
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SUSPENSION | 4 |
| WHEELS | 2 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
| TIRES | 1 |
SUSPENSION
Jan 11, 2022
Incident date: Dec 15, 2021
The tires are hitting the bottom floor if you hit the bumps or pot holes in road and causing the tire to bottom out on the floor of the trailer causing the tires to blow out and wear out prematurely. This was noticed on previous year models…
WHEELS
Jan 11, 2022
Incident date: Dec 15, 2021
The tires are hitting the bottom floor if you hit the bumps or pot holes in road and causing the tire to bottom out on the floor of the trailer causing the tires to blow out and wear out prematurely. This was noticed on previous year models…
TIRES
Aug 25, 2020
Incident date: Aug 1, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FOREST RIVER ROCKWOOD. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE PULLING THE RV, SHE NOTICED ALL 4 TIRES HAD HOLES ON THE BOTTOM OF THE CAMPER. THE RV WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED AS OF YET. A DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. UPON INVESTIGATION, THE CONTACT ASSOCIATED THE FAILURE WITH NHTSA CAM... Read more
SUSPENSION
Aug 25, 2020
Incident date: Aug 1, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FOREST RIVER ROCKWOOD. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE PULLING THE RV, SHE NOTICED ALL 4 TIRES HAD HOLES ON THE BOTTOM OF THE CAMPER. THE RV WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED AS OF YET. A DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. UPON INVESTIGATION, THE CONTACT ASSOCIATED THE FAILURE WITH NHTSA CAM... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mar 22, 2018
Incident date: Mar 15, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FOREST RIVER ROCKWOOD CAMPER MODEL 2703WS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CAMPER INPUT PLUG CAUGHT FIRE AND CAUSED THE WIRES TO BURN. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE PLUG HIMSELF AND FOUND THAT THE INPUT PLUG WAS NOT MADE WITH COPPER BRAIDED WIRES, RATHER THE PLUG WAS MADE WITH SO... Read more
Fire
SUSPENSION
Oct 28, 2017
Incident date: Oct 2, 2017
THE AXLE BRACKET WELDS ARE FAILING ON BOTH DEXTER 4,000 LB AXLES ON OUR 2014 ROCKWOOD 3025W WINDJAMMER TRAVEL TRAILER FOR THE SECOND TIME. UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS AND WITHIN THE RATED WEIGHT FOR THIS VEHICLE. THE FIRST SET WERE REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY 11/16. ONE YEAR LATER THE SAME FAILURE... Read more
SUSPENSION
Jul 31, 2017
Incident date: Jul 26, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FOREST RIVER ROCKWOOD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT AXLE WAS FRACTURED. THE RV WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AT 574-642-2640 AND STATED THAT THEY WOULD SEND THE CONTACT THE WARRANTY FORM. THE AP... Read more
WHEELS
Oct 14, 2015
Incident date: Apr 15, 2015
TRAVEL TRAILER TIRES CRACKED ON SIDE WALLS AND AROUND BEAD. TRAILER NEW IN 2014 LESS THAN 4000 MILES ON TIRES. TIRES LOOSE AIR PRESSURE.
Technical Service Bulletins, 2014 FOREST RIVER ROCKWOOD
2 manufacturer communications from 1 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 160000 STRUCTURE | 1 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 1 |
10C1387
Jul 19, 2021
160000 STRUCTURE
Helpful document to remove and replace a flush floor slideroom box/floor.
10C1387
Jul 19, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
Helpful document to remove and replace a flush floor slideroom box/floor.
FOREST RIVER ROCKWOOD - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the FOREST RIVER ROCKWOOD across all model years (1997, 2026).
51
Total Recalls
163
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
12
Reported Crashes
9
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
FOREST RIVER ROCKWOOD - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 2 | View |
| 2024 | 0 | 2 | View |
| 2023 | 2 | 4 | View |
| 2022 | 4 | 19 | View |
| 2021 | 3 | 7 | View |
| 2020 | 1 | 17 | View |
| 2019 | 5 | 8 | View |
| 2018 | 6 | 10 | View |
| 2017 | 7 | 10 | View |
| 2016 | 1 | 13 | View |
| 2015 | 0 | 18 | View |
| 2014 (current) | 2 | 8 | |
| 2013 | 2 | 7 | View |
| 2012 | 1 | 18 | View |
| 2010 | 0 | 2 | View |
| 2008 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2007 | 2 | 1 | View |
| 2006 | 1 | 2 | View |
| 2005 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 2004 | 1 | 2 | View |
| 2003 | 2 | 11 | View |
| 2002 | 1 | 1 | View |
| 2001 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2000 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1999 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1998 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1997 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1993 | 0 | 1 | View |