NHTSA vehicle safety data

2007 Forest River Rockwood Recalls & Complaints

The 2007 Forest River Rockwood has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Forest River dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2007 Forest River Rockwood. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

2007 Forest River Rockwood owner complaints

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2007 Forest River Rockwood, describing incidents dated March 23, 2011.

Most-cited components

Structure 1 complaint

Newest complaints

ODI #11446625 · Filed January 7, 2022
The contact owns a 2007 Forest River Rockwood. The contact stated that upon entering the RV, the flooring was soft, especially in front of the sink. The contact stated that there were no water leaks in the RV. The trailer was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the failure as a design…

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PLUG IN REMOTE CONTROL RECEIVER FOR FIREPLACE

NHTSA #10V454000 · Equipment · NHTSA notice

Reported October 1, 2010 · FOREST RIVER, INC.

Potentially affected: 2,207 vehicles

Owners notified January 28, 2011 · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation

Defect description

FOREST RIVER IS RECALLING CERTAIN RECREATIONAL VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH DIMPLEX ELECTRAFLAME, SYMPHONY, OR OPTIFLAME BRANDED ELECTRIC FIREPLACES, STOVES, AND FIREPLACE INSERTS. THE PLUG IN REMOTE CONTROL RECEIVER FOR THE FIREPLACE CAN OVERHEAT.

Safety consequence

AN OVERHEATED RECEIVER COULD CAUSE A FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

FOREST RIVER IS WORKING WITH DIMPLEX AND DIMPLEX WILL PROVIDE OWNERS A FREE REPLACEMENT PLUG-IN REMOTE CONTROL KIT. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 28, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DIMPLEX NORTH AMERICA CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-888-346-7539.

Notes

OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .

FOLDING CAMPING TRAILER WINCH/CAREFREE

NHTSA #07V514000 · Equipment — Mechanical — Winch · NHTSA notice

Reported November 5, 2007 · FOREST RIVER, INC.

Potentially affected: 2,983 vehicles

Owners notified December 3, 2007 · Vehicles built January 31, 2007 – October 30, 2007 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

ON CERTAIN FOLDING CAMPING TRAILERS (FCT) EQUIPPED WITH A POWER WINCH UNIT, MODEL P55000, BUILT BY CAREFREE OF COLORADO, AN INCORRECT MATERIAL WAS USED IN THE MANUFACTURE OF THE CABLE SHAFTS ON SOME OF THESE POWER WINCH UNITS. UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES WHILE THE FOLDING CAMPING TRAILER TOP IS BEING LIFTED, IF THE WINCH IS PLACED INTO A STALL CONDITION, THE CABLE SHAFT MAY BREAK PRIOR TO THE FUSE OR CIRCUIT BREAKER TRIPPING.

Safety consequence

SHOULD THE CABLE SHAFT BREAK, THE FCT TOP COULD THEN FREE-FALL INTO THE LOWER POSITION, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN INJURIES.

Manufacturer remedy

FOREST RIVER IS WORKING WITH CAREFREE OF COLORADO AND WILL INSTALL NEW CABLE SHAFTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 12, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CAREFREE OF COLORADO AT 1-800-621-2617 OR FOREST RIVER AT 574-389-4615.

Notes

CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2007 Forest River Rockwood. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

1 owner complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2007 Forest River Rockwood.

Structure

ODI #11446625

Incident: March 23, 2011 · Filed: January 7, 2022

The contact owns a 2007 Forest River Rockwood. The contact stated that upon entering the RV, the flooring was soft, especially in front of the sink. The contact stated that there were no water leaks in the RV. The trailer was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the failure as a design flaw. The contact was informed that the floor was not made with sturdy enough materials. The independent mechanic stated that the flooring needed to be reinforced. The manufacturer was notified by email and a voice message however, the contact had not yet received a response in return from the manufacturer.

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