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2019 Forest River Rockwood

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

Data refreshed

Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
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Latest Aug 26, 2024
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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Latest Apr 19, 2019
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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2 injuries, 0 deaths reported

Overview

Our database contains 8 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2019 Forest River Rockwood, most frequently naming the tires & wheels, other / unspecified and body & structure categories. 5 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year; and 10 manufacturer communications are on file.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Tires & wheels337.5%
  • Other / unspecified225.0%
  • Body & structure112.5%
  • Electrical112.5%
  • Suspension112.5%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

5 campaigns cover this model year

View all 5

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
19V317000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

Apr 19, 2019
10 units potentially affected
The defect: 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.
The risk: If the wiring harness contacts the heat strip, the sheathing may melt, increasing the risk of fire.
The 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.
Forest River, Inc.Manufacturer number 10C-1001View on NHTSA.gov
19V084000

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

Feb 8, 2019
85 units potentially affected
The defect: 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.
The risk: If the exterior bunk bed door opens unexpectedly while the trailer is being towed, it can increase the risk of a crash.
The 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.
Forest River, Inc.Manufacturer number 10D-0950View on NHTSA.gov
19V069000

SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC

Feb 1, 2019
2,454 units potentially affected
The defect: 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.
The risk: The trailer's inability to apply the brakes in the event of a separation can increase the risk of crash.
The 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-0943.
Forest River, Inc.Manufacturer number 10B-0943View on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

Suspension
Filed 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 more times on 5/3/2022 and 4/10/2023. The tires are now showing uneven wear and will need to be replaced soon. I BELIEVE THE INABILITY TO ALIGN THE AXELS IS A SERIOUS DESIGN FLAW AND A SAFETY CONCERN. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

NHTSA ID
11610861
Incident
May 3, 2022
Tires & wheels
Filed Aug 21, 2023

Riding down 2 lane Road at 55 mph on 85 degree morning when tire just blow out. Split in half straight across tire.

NHTSA ID
11539774
Incident
Aug 20, 2023
Electrical
Filed Apr 27, 2023

My Forest River Rockwood signature 5th wheel control panel TP36Q10 failed at our campsite. We were stuck. Had to manually bring in 3 slides. The 3rd bedroom slide had to be battery override/control panel override with a drill motor battery to bring back into the 5th wheel coach. This I learned from a RV tech who we called but was unable to assist us. Guest were coming into our site the next day and we had to be off the site. Luckily we were able to get slides in and get out 5th wheel back home. However, It is not safe to use, we have canceled all further trips. (also see my youtube video link ( https://youtu.be/cH8sb5q1hIg) Forest river sent out the wrong replacement panel TP33Vv2. This did not fix the problem. This 5th wheel was made in 2019. This is not a old. This unit has not been modified or touched by anyone. Please send tech to my location to fix panel or replace. Please authorize budget for labor and parts. I already lost deposits for future trips. (Not Happy) Next step is BBB and consumer affairs. Please help. Thank you. [XXX] call anytime. Please contact Forest river rep [XXX] INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

NHTSA ID
11519360
Incident
Apr 20, 2023
Other / unspecified
Filed Sep 26, 2022
Crash reported2 injuries reported

towing my camper with a trailer/side-by-side when the kingpin broke away from trailer hitch. Attached are pic's of the result

NHTSA ID
11486540
Incident
Sep 23, 2022
Tires & wheels
Filed 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.

NHTSA ID
11479417
Incident
Aug 1, 2022
Mileage
5,000 mi
Tires & wheels
Filed 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 having or causing an accident. Although this happened on a highway with limited shoulders we were able to stop quickly along the side of the road and install a spare. I check the tires each morning before travelling and found the pressures correct and no signs of potential failure.

NHTSA ID
11478042
Incident
Jul 19, 2022
Other / unspecified
Filed 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 HAVE BEEN CATASTROPHIC IF THE WHEEL HAD HIT THE ROAD AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS AND HAD BROKEN LOOSE FROM THE CABLE. THE DAMAGE TO THE TRAILER WOULD HAVE BEEN THE LEAST OF OUR WORRIES, SINCE SOMEONE COULD HAVE BEEN KILLED. WHEN WE PICKED UP THE TRAILER AFTER SERVICE, WE WERE ASSURED THAT THE DEALER COULD FIND NO PROBLEM WITH THE MOUNT, AND THAT FOREST RIVER STATED THEY HAD EXPERIENCED NO PROBLEMS WITH THIS SET-UP. I HAVE SINCE ADDED A VISUAL CHECK OF THE MOUNT AT EACH GAS STOP, AND HAVE ADDED NYLON STRAPPING AS A BACKUP TO THE MOUNT. AS A MEMBER OF THE FOREST RIVER FORUM, I HAVE SINCE READ AT LEAST ONE OTHER ACCOUNT OF THIS HAPPENING TO ANOTHER FOREST RIVER PRODUCT. IN THAT CASE, THERE WAS EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO THE UNDERCARRIAGE, THE WHEEL AND TIRE WERE DESTROYED-BUT AT LEAST NO ONE WAS HURT. I HAVE BEEN IN CONTACT WITH THAT INDIVIDUAL RECENTLY; AND ALTHOUGH FOREST RIVER COVERED THE DAMAGE UNDER WARRANTY, THEY WILL NOT CONSIDER PROVIDING ANOTHER MOUNTING DEVICE FOR THAT SPARE TIRE. SO AS FAR AS I CAN TELL, FOREST RIVER CONTINUES TO UTILIZE AN UNSAFE PRODUCT ON CERTAIN OF ITS TRAVEL TRAILERS, REFUSES TO PROVIDE A SAFE ALTERNATIVE TO THOSE WHO HAVE BOUGHT TRAILERS WITH THIS SPARE MOUNT, AND IN MY OPINION IT IS JUST A MATTER OF TIME BEFORE INJURY OR DEATH OCCURS WHEN THIS SPARE MOUNT FAILS.*DT CONSUMER STATED VEHICLE HAS BEEN REPAIRED.*JB

NHTSA ID
11395405
Incident
Oct 15, 2019
Mileage
2,000 mi
Body & structure
Filed Oct 24, 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 FRAME NEEDED TO BE RECONSTRUCTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND STATED THAT THEY WERE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. *TT VIN IS INVALID. UPDATED 12/18/18*JB

NHTSA ID
11142402
Incident
Oct 17, 2018

Manufacturer communications

A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.

10C1387

EQUIPMENT; STRUCTURE

Helpful document to remove and replace a flush floor slideroom box/floor.

10C1106

EQUIPMENT; STRUCTURE

The manufacturing plant discovered that the fridge might come loose from restraints while in travel mode.

101068

EQUIPMENT

The under-mount sinks may not have the appropriate amount of retaining clips to keep the sink from falling out of place.

510956

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

STRUCTURE; 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 of installation.

10G0997

EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

The sofa mounting brackets have been improved for better performance while opening and closing the sofas.

Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Forest River Rockwood by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2026020—
2024200—
2023220—
20221240—
2021630—
20201310—
2019Viewing850—
20181060—
2017870—
2016910—
20151200—
2014621—
2013621—
2012811—
2010100—
2008010—
2007120—
2006110—
2005020—
2004110—
20031020—
2002110—
2001010—
2000010—
1999010—
1998010—
1997010—
1993100—

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.