2019 FOREST RIVER ROCKWOOD
5 recalls, 8 complaints - 17 TSBs
19V317000 Apr 19, 2019
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Defect Description
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.
Consequence
If the wiring harness contacts the heat strip, the sheathing may melt, increasing the risk of fire.
Remedy
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.
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.
19V069000 Feb 1, 2019
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC
Defect Description
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.
Consequence
The trailer's inability to apply the brakes in the event of a separation can increase the risk of crash.
Remedy
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-... Read more
18V678000 Sep 27, 2018
SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
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.
Consequence
Premature brake failure can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
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.
Complaint Statistics
8 total complaints
1 crashes 2 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| TIRES | 2 |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 2 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 1 |
| WHEELS | 1 |
| TRAILER HITCHES | 1 |
| ENGINE | 1 |
ENGINE
Aug 26, 2024
Incident date: May 3, 2022
I purchased this vehicle in July 2020. I did a through check for recalls, warranty problems and could not identify any with this vehicle. From the get go the check engine light would come on. I checked the codes and they indicated an "electrical fault on bank 1, oxygen sensor 1. I replaced the wirin... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Aug 21, 2023
Incident date: Aug 20, 2023
The contact owns a 2017 Honda Civic. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, the vehicle lost power steering functionality. The vehicle stability assist (VSA), the electric power steering (EPS), the TPMS and the brake warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that he turned off and ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Apr 27, 2023
Incident date: Apr 20, 2023
2021 Edge- 2 week old car and when braking, car started to shake and there was a thumping voice. I got home, barely, to find the brake pads loose on the driver side rear. It was towed to the dealer and found to have a loose caliper that needed to be replaced and fixed.
TRAILER HITCHES
Sep 26, 2022
Incident date: Sep 23, 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
Crash
2 injured
TIRES
Aug 15, 2022
Incident date: Aug 1, 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 passen... Read more
TIRES
Aug 7, 2022
Incident date: Jul 19, 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 lik... Read more
WHEELS
Feb 9, 2021
Incident date: Oct 15, 2019
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 DAN... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Oct 24, 2018
Incident date: Oct 17, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 FOREST RIVER ROCKWOOD TRAVEL TRAILER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WATER HOLDING TANK BOLTS BECAME DETACHED AND THE FRAME WAS FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DRIFTWOOD RV CENTER (1975 U.S. P, CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE, NH 08210, 609-624-1221) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE... Read more
Technical Service Bulletins, 2019 FOREST RIVER ROCKWOOD
17 manufacturer communications from 10 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 8 |
| 160000 STRUCTURE | 4 |
| 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 2 |
| 355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS | 1 |
| 351000 EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER | 1 |
| 134000 VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY | 1 |
10C1387
Jul 19, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
Helpful document to remove and replace a flush floor slideroom box/floor.
10C1387
Jul 19, 2021
160000 STRUCTURE
Helpful document to remove and replace a flush floor slideroom box/floor.
10C1106
Oct 22, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
The manufacturing plant discovered that the fridge might come loose from restraints while in travel mode.
10C1106
Oct 22, 2019
160000 STRUCTURE
The manufacturing plant discovered that the fridge might come loose from restraints while in travel mode.
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.
510956
Jul 1, 2019
160000 STRUCTURE
As Per Lippert Components; Specific 8800 Series windows installed in your recreational vehicle may potentially leak. The windows will be remedied by a Forest River Dealer.
511008
Apr 29, 2019
160000 STRUCTURE
A limited number of outer dome skylights (V1422CLOD/V1422BROD/V1422WHOD) have displayed cracks soon after installation. Cracks may originate at the flange of the skylight and extend outward. This issue has been known to occur within 2 weeks
511008
Apr 29, 2019
134000 VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
A limited number of outer dome skylights (V1422CLOD/V1422BROD/V1422WHOD) have displayed cracks soon after installation. Cracks may originate at the flange of the skylight and extend outward. This issue has been known to occur within 2 weeks
10G0997
Apr 19, 2019
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
The sofa mounting brackets have been improved for better performance while opening and closing the sofas.
10G0997
Apr 19, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
The sofa mounting brackets have been improved for better performance while opening and closing the sofas.
100916
Nov 28, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
In certain vehicles a sofa was installed which may be to wide and will not fold out as designed into a bed.
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
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
100842
Aug 16, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
Certain vehicles may have a tub drain plug which might be the incorrect color.
10MS
Aug 16, 2018
355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Certain vehicles do not have the vehicle model decal adjacent to the door.
10MS
Aug 16, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
Certain vehicles do not have the vehicle model decal adjacent to the door.
100842
Aug 16, 2018
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Certain vehicles may have a tub drain plug which might be the incorrect color.
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 (current) | 5 | 8 | |
| 2018 | 6 | 10 | View |
| 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 |