Every 2018 Forest River Rockwood recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Latches/Locks/Linkages · NHTSA 19V084000
Aug 2, 2019Latches/Locks/Linkages
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- If the exterior bunk bed door opens unexpectedly while the trailer is being towed, it can increase the risk of a crash.
- 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.
Full recall details for 19V084000 →Equipment · NHTSA 18V051000
Dec 1, 2018Equipment:Mechanical:Integrated Jack/Leveler/Stabilizer
- Problem
- 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 pad on the jack may crack or separate allowing water to enter, potentially causing the jack to operate unintentionally.
- Risk
- If the tongue jack retracts or extends unexpectedly, there could be an increased risk of a crash or injury.
- Fix
- 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; Viking owners can call 1-269-467-4600; Freedom Express owners can call 1-574-825-8205; Palomino owners can call 1-269-432-3246. Lippert Customer service can be reached at 1-574-538-4514 or by email at recall@lci1.com. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-0610.
Full recall details for 18V051000 →Equipment · NHTSA 18V527000
Aug 13, 2018Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- If the awning deploys while moving, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
- Fix
- 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 Toyhauler customer service at 1-574-642-0432, or Lippert customer service at 1-574-538-4514 or recall@lci1.com. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-0715.
Full recall details for 18V527000 →Suspension · NHTSA 18V475000
Jul 18, 2018Suspension:Front:Wheel Bearing
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- If a wheel locks up, there would be an increased the risk of a crash.
- 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.
Full recall details for 18V475000 →Equipment · NHTSA 17V677000
Oct 26, 2017Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- The damaged tire may leak air, resulting in a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 17V677000 →Suspension · NHTSA 17V517000
Aug 23, 2017Suspension:Rear:Axle:Spindle
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
- Fix
- 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 number for this recall is 10C-0496.
Full recall details for 17V517000 →
2018 Forest River Rockwood complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 10 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Forest River Rockwood, reporting 1 crashes. Forest River has issued at least 3 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.
Most-reported components
Service bulletins by component
- Equipment (3)
- Structure (1)
Read Forest River Rockwood owner complaints and bulletins, every year
What people reported
Owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Forest River Rockwood. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
Crash
“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.”
2018 FOREST RIVER ROCKWOODJul 22, 2021
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11425903
“The contact owns a 2018 Forest River Rockwood. The contact stated that the RV appeared to be leaning toward the right side over the tire. While the RV was parked, the contact inspected the RV and crawled under the RV and noticed that the frame had several cracks.”
2018 FOREST RIVER ROCKWOODOct 20, 2025
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11694532
“The contact owns a 2018 Forest River Rockwood Mini-Lite M-1905 Camper. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the front driver's side tire experienced a blowout. The contact stated while inspecting the camper, he noticed that the subframe was collapsing.”
2018 FOREST RIVER ROCKWOODMar 21, 2023
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11512950
“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.”
2018 FOREST RIVER ROCKWOODJul 6, 2022
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11472608
“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.”
2018 FOREST RIVER ROCKWOODJun 27, 2022
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11471203
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