2018 FOREST RIVER ROCKWOOD
6 recalls, 10 complaints - 5 TSBs
19V084000 Feb 8, 2019
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Defect Description
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.
Consequence
If the exterior bunk bed door opens unexpectedly while the trailer is being towed, it can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
18V527000 Aug 13, 2018
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Defect Description
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019 Coachmen Work and Play and Adrenaline recreational trailers, 2018-2019 Forest River Forester and XLR recreational trailers and 2018 Forest River Rockwood recreational trailers. The awning may deploy while moving.
Consequence
If the awning deploys while moving, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace the awning controller, free of charge. The recall began September 13, 2018. Owners may contact Coachmen customer service at 1-574-825-6302, Forester customer service at 1-574-206-7600, Rockwood customer service at 1-574-642-4053, XLR Toyhau... Read more
18V475000 Jul 18, 2018
SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
Defect Description
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.
Consequence
If a wheel locks up, there would be an increased the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
18V051000 Jan 12, 2018
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:INTEGRATED JACK/LEVELER/STABILIZER
Defect Description
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2018 Rockwood and Flagstaff, and Coachmen Freedom Express recreational trailers and 2017-2018 Palomino and XLR ToyHauler and Coachmen Viking recreational trailers equipped with a Smart-Jack model power tongue jack. The laminated plastic touch p... Read more
Consequence
If the tongue jack retracts or extends unexpectedly, there could be an increased risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy
Forest River will notify owners, and a Forest River or a Lippert dealer will replace the power tongue jack, free of charge. The recall began on February 20, 2018. Rockwood and Flagstaff Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-5164; XLR ToyHauler owners can call 1-574-642-0432... Read more
17V677000 Oct 26, 2017
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Defect Description
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Rockwood and Flagstaff travel trailers. The slide room arm may contact and damage the passenger side rear tire.
Consequence
The damaged tire may leak air, resulting in a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a lift kit to elevate the chassis and replace any tire that has evidence of damage, free of charge. The recall began on November 30, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-5164. Forest River's number 10-0588.
17V517000 Aug 23, 2017
SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:SPINDLE
Defect Description
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2018 Rockwood and Flagstaff recreational trailers equipped with Dexter Axles. The spindle nut on the axles may not have been torqued to the proper specifications.
Consequence
The overtightened nut may cause the hub bearings to fail and the tire and rim to separate from the axle resulting in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Forest River will notify owners, and Dexter axle dealers will inspect and replace any suspect bearings, hubs, and spindle nuts, free of charge. The recall began on August 31, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-5164 or Dexter Axle at 1-574-295-7888. Forest River's ... Read more
Complaint Statistics
10 total complaints
1 crashes
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 4 |
| TIRES | 4 |
| LANE DEPARTURE: WARNING | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN | 1 |
POWER TRAIN
Oct 20, 2025
Incident date: Oct 10, 2025
The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated that upon shifting the vehicle into reverse, the vehicle started rolling forward, prompting the contact to not attempt to drive the vehicle. The power train warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent... Read more
LANE DEPARTURE: WARNING
Mar 21, 2023
Incident date: Nov 1, 2022
3/21/2023 Rear crash warning went off and car would not move leaving me in the middle of the road blocking both lanes of traffic. Car eventually permitted me to go forward however crash warning continued to blink. It’s recorded on Video the flashing warnings. Had the car at dealer for recall o... Read more
TIRES
Jul 6, 2022
Incident date: Jun 26, 2022
The contact owns a 2018 Forest River Rockwood equipped with Castle Rock tires, Tire Line: Radial ST226, Tire Size: ST205/75/R14, DOT Number: JUJTYMT2817. The contact stated while driving 58 MPH, the driver’s and passenger’s side rear tires experienced blowouts and thread separation. The contact ... Read more
TIRES
Jun 27, 2022
Incident date: Jun 22, 2022
The contact owns 2018 Forest River Rockwood equipped with Lionshead Tires, Tire Line: Castle Rock ST Radial 226, Tire Size: ST225/75/R15, DOT Number: (N/A). The contact stated that the passenger’s side tire had a blowout with no warning. The contact stated that the tire was completely shredded. Th... Read more
TIRES
Jan 12, 2022
Incident date: Jan 12, 2022
CONSTITUENT IS REQUESTING THAT CASTLE ROCK TIRES' ST 225/75R15 BE INVESTIGATED DUE TO RECEIVED COMPLAINTS REGARDING BLOWOUTS AND OTHER SAFETY CONCERNS.
STRUCTURE:BODY
Jul 22, 2021
Incident date: Jul 17, 2021
We purchased a 2018 Forest River Rockwood Windjammer 3006wk from a private seller on July 17th, 2021. Within less than five minutes of picking it up, the exterior kitchen door popped open, and hit a brick mail box near the side of the road. We are sure the door popped open, because the awning stic... Read more
Crash
TIRES
Jul 19, 2021
Incident date: Jul 14, 2021
Tire size ST225/75/R15 On 7/16/2020 we were travelling and our passenger tire blew causing damage to the side of our trailer. We were on the Antioch Bridge and when we heard the noise we had to travel over a mile to slowly reach a safe area to pull over. When we got home we inspected the other tire... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
May 10, 2021
Incident date: May 1, 2021
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 FOREST RIVER ROCKWOOD. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE TRANSFERRING THE TRAILER, THE WATER BRACKET FROM THE WATER TANK DETACHED FROM THE TRAILER. THE CONTACT PARKED ON THE SIDE OF THE ROADWAY AND COMPLETELY DETACHED THE WATER TANK FROM THE TRAILER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ALL TH... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Jan 14, 2021
Incident date: Dec 29, 2020
WHILE DRIVING THROUGH A PARKING LOT, THE GRAY WASTEWATER TANK OF THE TRAVEL TRAILER FELL OFF OUT FROM UNDER THE FRAME. ONE OF THE CROSSBARS SUPPORTING THE TANK PERPENDICULARLY HAD FAILED. THE TANK, 7FT STEEL SUPPORT (APPROX 15LBS), AND OTHER PLASTIC PIPING COMPONENTS SIMPLY FELL OFF FROM THIS FAILUR... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Mar 24, 2020
Incident date: Feb 24, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 FOREST RIVER ROCKWOOD GEO PRO RV. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE THE TRAILER WAS AT A STOP, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE TRAILER FRAME WAS TWISTED. THE TRAILER WAS TOWED TO MIKE THOMPSON'S RV SUPER STORE LOCATED AT (18240 WARD ST, FOUNTAIN VALLEY, CA 92708) TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE... Read more
Technical Service Bulletins, 2018 FOREST RIVER ROCKWOOD
5 manufacturer communications from 3 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 3 |
| 351000 EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER | 1 |
| 160000 STRUCTURE | 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.
101068
Sep 3, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
The under-mount sinks may not have the appropriate amount of retaining clips to keep the sink from falling out of place.
510780
Sep 28, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
Per the service bulletin from Dometic ?Dometic Corporation has identified a visual cosmetic defect that has occurred on our Dometic DM2652 refrigerators up in the freezer compartment. This does NOT occur on all units, but may be present on
510780
Sep 28, 2018
351000 EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Per the service bulletin from Dometic ?Dometic Corporation has identified a visual cosmetic defect that has occurred on our Dometic DM2652 refrigerators up in the freezer compartment. This does NOT occur on all units, but may be present on
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 (current) | 6 | 10 | |
| 2017 | 7 | 10 | View |
| 2016 | 1 | 13 | View |
| 2015 | 0 | 18 | View |
| 2014 | 2 | 8 | View |
| 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 |