2021 FOREST RIVER ROCKWOOD

3 recalls, 7 complaints - 12 TSBs

22V243000 Apr 13, 2022
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:LINES AND FITTINGS
Defect Description
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Coachmen Adrenaline, Apex, Catalina, Freedom Express, Spirit, East to West Alta, Della Terra, Silver Lake, Forest River Cedar Creek, Cherokee, Columbus, Flagstaff, Impression, Ozark, Rockwood, Sabre, Salem, Sandstorm, Shockwave, Stealt... Read more
Consequence
A gas leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the quick disconnect and perform a LP system check, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 20, 2022. Owners may contact the applicable customer service number for their vehicle model. Please see the recall report for the list of phone numbers.
99,190 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Forest River, Inc.
21V236000 Apr 5, 2021
STRUCTURE
Defect Description
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021 Forest River Rockwood and Flagstaff fifth wheels recreational vehicles. The pin box may be under-rated for the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of the vehicle.
Consequence
The underrated pin-box may fail, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, and if necessary replace the pin box, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed May 7, 2021. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-8943. Forest River's number for this recall is 10C-1319.
211 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Forest River, Inc.
20V376000 Jun 26, 2020
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Defect Description
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Rockwood trailers, model RLT2205S-W. The Federal Placard indicates an incorrect Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR).
Consequence
The incorrect Federal Placard may result in the operator unknowingly overloading the vehicle, causing loss of control, and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will provide replacement placards that contain the accurate information, free of charge. This recall began July 17, 2020. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-8943. Forest River's number for this recall is 10B-1185.
74 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Forest River, Inc.

Complaint Statistics

7 total complaints 1 fires 1 injuries

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
WHEELS2
STRUCTURE:BODY1
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:OVEN/STOVE/COOKTOP1
EQUIPMENT1
STRUCTURE:CRITICAL FASTENERS1
UNKNOWN OR OTHER1
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Sep 6, 2022
Incident date: Aug 29, 2022
The motors on the Dometic 9200 RV Awnings are failing. The motors do not have enough torque to effectively operate the awnings. When campers are caught off guard at campsites it is difficult to secure the awning and prevent it from opening during interstate driving. I've contacted Dometic manufactu... Read more
EQUIPMENT Feb 7, 2022
Incident date: Feb 3, 2022
The contact owns a 2021 Forest River Rockwood RV. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH on the freeway, the RV was driven to a rest stop where it was discovered that the air conditioning unit had dislodged from the roof of the RV. The RV was taken to the local dealer where it wa... Read more
STRUCTURE:CRITICAL FASTENERS Feb 7, 2022
Incident date: Feb 3, 2022
The contact owns a 2021 Forest River Rockwood RV. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH on the freeway, the RV was driven to a rest stop where it was discovered that the air conditioning unit had dislodged from the roof of the RV. The RV was taken to the local dealer where it wa... Read more
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:OVEN/STOVE/COOKTOP Jun 28, 2021
Incident date: Jun 25, 2021
The contact owned a 2021 Forest River Rockwood. The contact stated while driving approximately 60 mph and hauling the attached RV, the driver was alerted that there were flames and smoke coming from the RV. After stopping to inspect the RV it was discovered that flames and smoke were coming from the... Read more
Fire
WHEELS Nov 30, 2020
Incident date: Nov 25, 2020
I WAS INSPECTING MY TRAVEL TRAILER WHEN I NOTICE THAT MY TIRES LOOKED WORN- I LOOKED UP MY BRAND NEW INFORMATION ON MY TIRES AND THE ONLY MATCHING DOT NUMBER WAS THE SPARE TIRE IN WHICH IT WAS THE ONLY NEW TIRE ON THE BRAND NEW ROCKWOOD
WHEELS Oct 15, 2020
Incident date: Oct 6, 2020
I WANTED TO BRING SOMETHING TO YOUR ATTENTION, (I SENT THIS TO THE MANUFACTURER WITH NO RESPONSE) I JUST PURCHASED THE ABOVE CAMPER TRAILER ON OCTOBER 3, 2020, TOOK IT TO GET THE TIRES BALANCED ON OCTOBER 6, 2020, WHEN THE TECH STARTED TO BALANCE THE FIRST TIRE, THE TECH COULD HEAR SOMETHING MOVING... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY Jun 2, 2020
Incident date: May 12, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2021 FOREST RIVER ROCKWOOD ULTRA LITE *2608* (ADDED BY HARRISON, 6/3/20). THE CONTACT STATED THAT UPON HIS WIFE GOING UP THE STAIRS AND PULLING ON THE ENTRY DOOR HANDLE LOCATED ON THE OUTSIDE THE TRAILER, THE HANDLE FRACTURED CAUSING THE CONTACT'S WIFE TO FALL AND SUSTAIN A CO... Read more
1 injured

Technical Service Bulletins, 2021 FOREST RIVER ROCKWOOD

12 manufacturer communications from 9 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
160000 STRUCTURE3
350000 EQUIPMENT2
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM2
161000 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS1
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY1
190000 TIRES1
200000 WHEELS1
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL1
101526 Jul 1, 2022
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
The Wi-Fi Ranger Teton Wi-Fi Booster Hood/Cover may develop cracks.
101498 Mar 28, 2022
160000 STRUCTURE
This document is intended to aid customers and dealers in locating TV backers in the exterior side walls of the vehicle and interior walls of the vehicle in order to successfully mount a TV.
10C1399 Aug 4, 2021
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Document indicating the general location of the Lippert Components - One Control box in the vehicle.
511377 Aug 2, 2021
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
As per Lippert Components Technical Service Bulletin 11-004-21. The slide room actuator was assembled incorrectly, which may cause the room to become stuck in the out position and prevent from fully retracting.
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.
831334 May 19, 2021
200000 WHEELS
It was discovered that the manufacturing plant did not cut a stress relief line in the upper deck Driver Side and in on certain models, Passenger Side under the slide room(s). The upper deck in the Impression Fifth-Wheel needs to flex, with
101279 Feb 24, 2021
160000 STRUCTURE
The pocket door header is missing a backer.
10D1247 Oct 26, 2020
190000 TIRES
The Spare Tire size is listed incorrectly on the Federal Placard. The Federal Placard on your vehicle lists the spare tire as a ST205/75R15D but the actual spare tire size is a ST225/75R15D.
10G1198 Jul 17, 2020
161000 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
The sidewall-mounted rail used to hang the griddle bracket and griddle from was mounted to low. The wheel fender interferes with and does not allow the griddle bracket to rest against the vehicle as intended.
10G1198 Jul 17, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
The sidewall-mounted rail used to hang the griddle bracket and griddle from was mounted to low. The wheel fender interferes with and does not allow the griddle bracket to rest against the vehicle as intended.
10G1198 Jul 17, 2020
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
The sidewall-mounted rail used to hang the griddle bracket and griddle from was mounted to low. The wheel fender interferes with and does not allow the griddle bracket to rest against the vehicle as intended.

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

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2022 4 19 View
2021 (current) 3 7
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 2 8 View
2013 2 7 View
2012 1 18 View
2010 0 2 View
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2007 2 1 View
2006 1 2 View
2005 2 0 View
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2003 2 11 View
2002 1 1 View
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