Every 2019 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 →Electrical System · NHTSA 19V317000
Apr 19, 2019Electrical System:Wiring
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- If the wiring harness contacts the heat strip, the sheathing may melt, increasing the risk of fire.
- 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.
Full recall details for 19V317000 →Service Brakes, Electric · NHTSA 19V069000
Jan 2, 2019Service Brakes, Electric
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- The trailer's inability to apply the brakes in the event of a separation can increase the risk of crash.
- 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.
Full recall details for 19V069000 →Suspension · NHTSA 18V678000
Sep 27, 2018Suspension:Rear:Axle:Non-Powered Axle Assembly
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- Premature brake failure can increase the risk of a crash.
- 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.
Full recall details for 18V678000 →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 →
2019 Forest River Rockwood complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 8 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Forest River Rockwood, reporting 1 crashes, 2 injuries. Forest River has issued at least 10 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
- Tires3
- Electrical System1
- Structure1
- Suspension1
- Trailer Hitches1
- Wheels1
Service bulletins by component
- Equipment (8)
- Structure (4)
- Equipment Adaptive/Mobility (2)
- Visibility (1)
Read Forest River Rockwood owner complaints and bulletins, every year
What people reported
Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Forest River Rockwood. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
Injury reportedCrash
“towing my camper with a trailer/side-by-side when the kingpin broke away from trailer hitch. Attached are pic's of the result”
2019 FOREST RIVER ROCKWOODSep 26, 2022
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11486540
“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.”
2019 FOREST RIVER ROCKWOODAug 26, 2024
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11610861
“Riding down 2 lane Road at 55 mph on 85 degree morning when tire just blow out. Split in half straight across tire.”
2019 FOREST RIVER ROCKWOODAug 21, 2023
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11539774
“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.”
2019 FOREST RIVER ROCKWOODApr 27, 2023
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11519360
“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.”
2019 FOREST RIVER ROCKWOODAug 15, 2022
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11479417
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