NHTSA Safety Recalls
2019 Forest River Rockwood Recalls
The 2019 Forest River Rockwood has 5 NHTSA safety recalls on file. Recall repairs are always free, whatever the RV's age or mileage.
A recall covers a range of VINs, not every Forest River Rockwood built. Check your own 17-character VIN before assuming yours is affected.
- Recalls
- 5
- Owner complaints
- 8
- Crashes reported
- 1
- NHTSA crash test
- Not rated
NHTSA campaigns
filed with NHTSA
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5 recalls on the 2019 Forest River Rockwood
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
NHTSA 19V317000- 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 fix
- 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.
SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
NHTSA 18V475000- The defect
- 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.
- The risk
- If a wheel locks up, there would be an increased the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- 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.
SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
NHTSA 18V678000- The defect
- 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.
- The risk
- Premature brake failure can increase the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- 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.
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
NHTSA 19V084000- 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 fix
- 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.
Reported August 2, 2019 by Forest River, Inc.
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC
NHTSA 19V069000- 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 fix
- 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.
Reported January 2, 2019 by Forest River, Inc.
What owners report about the 2019 Forest River Rockwood
Owners have filed 8 complaints about the 2019 Forest River Rockwood with NHTSA, 1 of them describing a crash. They report 2 injuries.
Most complained about
- Tires3
- Suspension1
- Electrical System1
- Trailer Hitches1
- Wheels1
- Structure1
Complaints are owner reports, not verified defects, and a popular model collects more of them than a rare one. They show what to ask about, not what is certain to fail.
Checking your own RV
A recall applies to a range of VINs, not to every 2019 Forest River Rockwood built. To confirm whether yours is affected, find the 17-character VIN, on a plate near the entry door, inside a cabinet, or on the trailer tongue for a towable, and enter it in NHTSA's official lookup.
Repairs for safety recalls are free and never expire. A dealer cannot charge you, and cannot refuse on the grounds that the RV is old or out of warranty. If one does, call the NHTSA hotline on 1-888-327-4236.