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2018 Forest River Rockwood Recalls & Complaints

The 2018 Forest River Rockwood has 6 NHTSA recall campaigns and 9 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Forest River dealer.

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2018 Forest River Rockwood owner complaints

Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Forest River Rockwood, describing incidents dated February 24, 2020 to October 10, 2025.

Most-cited components

Structure 6 complaints
Tires 3 complaints

Of the 9 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Newest complaints

ODI #11694532 · Filed October 20, 2025
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. The contact found two cracks on the…
ODI #11512950 · Filed March 21, 2023
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. The contact stated he continued driving…
ODI #11472608 · Filed July 6, 2022
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. The contact was…

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Bunk Bed Door May Open Unexpectedly

NHTSA #19V084000 · Latches/Locks/Linkages · NHTSA notice

Reported February 8, 2019 · Forest River, Inc.

Potentially affected: 85 vehicles

Repair completion: 72.94% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Forest River campaign 10D-0950 · Owners notified February 25, 2019 · Vehicles built December 13, 2018 – January 23, 2019 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

If the exterior bunk bed door opens unexpectedly while the trailer is being towed, it can increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Awning may Deploy While Moving

NHTSA #18V527000 · Equipment — Recreational Vehicle/Trailer · NHTSA notice

Reported August 13, 2018 · Forest River, Inc.

Potentially affected: 2,582 vehicles

Repair completion: 47.64% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Forest River campaign 51-0715 · Owners notified September 13, 2018 · Vehicles built October 5, 2017 – October 5, 2017 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

If the awning deploys while moving, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

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 [email protected]. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-0715.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Inner Wheel Bearing may Seize

NHTSA #18V475000 · Suspension — Front — Wheel Bearing · NHTSA notice

Reported July 18, 2018 · Forest River, Inc.

Potentially affected: 164 vehicles

Repair completion: 93.9% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Forest River campaign 10-0786 · Owners notified August 13, 2018 · Vehicles built January 29, 2018 – July 5, 2018 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

If a wheel locks up, there would be an increased the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Power Tongue Jack may Operate Unintentionally

NHTSA #18V051000 · Equipment — Mechanical — Integrated Jack/Leveler/Stabilizer · NHTSA notice

Reported January 12, 2018 · Forest River, Inc.

Potentially affected: 1,349 vehicles

Repair completion: 56.49% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Forest River campaign 51-0610 · Owners notified February 20, 2018 · Vehicles built June 12, 2017 – July 31, 2017 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

If the tongue jack retracts or extends unexpectedly, there could be an increased risk of a crash or injury.

Manufacturer remedy

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 [email protected]. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-0610.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Slide Room Arm May Contact the Tire

NHTSA #17V677000 · Equipment — Recreational Vehicle/Trailer · NHTSA notice

Reported October 26, 2017 · Forest River, Inc.

Potentially affected: 77 vehicles

Repair completion: 61.04% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Forest River campaign 10-0588 · Owners notified November 30, 2017 · Vehicles built January 15, 2017 – March 15, 2017 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

The damaged tire may leak air, resulting in a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Spindle Nut Over Torqued

NHTSA #17V517000 · Suspension — Rear — Axle — Spindle · NHTSA notice

Reported August 23, 2017 · Forest River, Inc.

Potentially affected: 69 vehicles

Repair completion: 100% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Forest River campaign 10C-0496 · Owners notified August 31, 2017 · Vehicles built August 4, 2017 – August 15, 2017 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

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.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2018 Forest River Rockwood. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

9 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2018 Forest River Rockwood.

Structure

ODI #11694532

Incident: October 10, 2025 · Filed: October 20, 2025

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. The contact found two cracks on the right side of the frame above the axle and one crack on the left side above the axle. The RV was taken to the dealer where it was confirmed that the frame had cracks above the axle. The dealer informed the contact that the RV could not be repaired and was a total loss. The contact notified the insurance company, who declined to file a report due to the damage being a factory defect. The RV remained at the dealer unrepaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure.

Structure

ODI #11512950

Incident: November 1, 2022 · Filed: March 21, 2023

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. The contact stated he continued driving back to his residence after replacing the driver’s side tire. The contact took the camper to the local dealer and was informed that they were unable to repair the camper. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The VIN information was not available. The contact noted that the manufacturer has been notified and that the camper is not functional.

Tires

ODI #11472608

Incident: June 26, 2022 · Filed: July 6, 2022

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. The contact was able to pull over safely and replace the tires. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer had been notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 5,000.

Tires

ODI #11471203

Incident: June 22, 2022 · Filed: June 27, 2022

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. The contact stated that the tire was replaced with the spare which also had a blowout. The spare tire was also a Lionshead Tire, Tire Line: Castle Rock ST Radial 226, Tire size: ST225/75/R15, DOT Number: JULT1MT2016). The tire was not taken to be inspected. The contact stated that she was awaiting a call back from the tire manufacturer. The contact stated that the driver's side Lionshead, Tire Line: Castle Rock ST Radial 226, Tire Size: ST225/75/R15, DOT Number: JULTMT3017 was bulging. The failure mileage was unknown.

Structure

ODI #11425903

Crash

Incident: July 17, 2021 · Filed: July 22, 2021

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. We are sure the door popped open, because the awning sticks out further than the door, and it was not effected. After the incident, I found a Windjammer forum with a post from another person who had issues with this same door popping open while the trailer was in motion. This was not a busy road, however if this had of happened on a highway or busy area, it could have caused serious injury. There was minimal damage to the mailbox, however extensive damage to our just purchased trailer. The exterior kitchen door was completely ripped off and unsalvageable. It is obvious that it had popped open, based on where the door shows impact. Also, when the door made the impact, it tore a small place in the side of the trailer body, again making it obvious the door had been pushed up and to an angle at impact. The front of the cabinets in the exterior kitchen flew off, and the refrigerator came open causing shelves from inside to shatter in the road. Therefore, in addition to the door being ripped off, there were a lot of debris flying out with it, which again could have caused serious injury. The trailer is available for inspection, however we will not be moving it again. Someone would need to come to trailer. Safety was put at risk because the door could have made impact with another vehicle, and/or the flying debris could have caused serious accident or injuries. It has not been reproduced or confirmed by dealer, as the damage is there and obvious in photos. We are not comfortable towing the trailer again. Police and insurance were not involved, because we were able to settle directly with owners of mailbox. There was no warning, and we were not aware of this being a problem, as we had just purchased the trailer.

Tires

ODI #11425591

Incident: July 14, 2021 · Filed: July 19, 2021

Tire size ST225/75/R15 On 7/16/2020 we were travelling and our passenger tire blew causing damage to the side of our trailer. We were on the Antioch Bridge and when we heard the noise we had to travel over a mile to slowly reach a safe area to pull over. When we got home we inspected the other tires and found that another tire had a huge bump on it. We replaced both tires at Les Schwab. We were told that these tires were not recommended to be on a trailer. Then on 7/14/2021 we were travelling on the highway and we heard a loud noise. We pulled over and discovered that one of the other original tires on the trailer had blown now making 3/4 tires. The tire had completely come apart, again very unsafe. We decided to take that tire and the 4th and final original tire to be replaced, by Les Schwab, only to be told the 4th tire also had very unusual wire exposure and very unsafe. In neither of the incidents was there any impact that caused the blowout. Both times my family of 5 was travelling in the towing vehicle. These tires have very low mileage. We were refunded a small portion of the cost, by the tires manafacturer.

Structure

ODI #11415818

Incident: May 1, 2021 · Filed: May 10, 2021

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 FOREST RIVER ROCKWOOD. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE TRANSFERRING THE TRAILER, THE WATER BRACKET FROM THE WATER TANK DETACHED FROM THE TRAILER. THE CONTACT PARKED ON THE SIDE OF THE ROADWAY AND COMPLETELY DETACHED THE WATER TANK FROM THE TRAILER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ALL THREE WATER TANKS WERE USING THE SAME 10 INCH BRACKETS. TERRY'S RV CENTER (20450 SOUTH LA GRANGE ROAD, FRANKFORT, IL 60423, (815) 464-7510) WAS CONTACTED AND MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 6,000. ## VIN PASSED ## FOREST RIVER 2018 GEO PRO G19 ##

Structure

ODI #11388230

Incident: December 29, 2020 · Filed: January 14, 2021

WHILE DRIVING THROUGH A PARKING LOT, THE GRAY WASTEWATER TANK OF THE TRAVEL TRAILER FELL OFF OUT FROM UNDER THE FRAME. ONE OF THE CROSSBARS SUPPORTING THE TANK PERPENDICULARLY HAD FAILED. THE TANK, 7FT STEEL SUPPORT (APPROX 15LBS), AND OTHER PLASTIC PIPING COMPONENTS SIMPLY FELL OFF FROM THIS FAILURE AND COULD HAVE CAUSED A CATASTROPHIC INCIDENT HAD THIS OCCURRED AT SPEED OR ON A MAJOR HIGHWAY. IT APPEARS THAT THE SUPPORTING STRAPS OR OTHER STEEL ELEMENTS FOUND ON THE FRESHWATER TANK TO HELP WITH EXTRA SUPPORT ARE NOT BEING INCLUDED FOR THE GRAY OR BLACK WATER TANKS.

Structure

ODI #11319175

Incident: February 24, 2020 · Filed: March 24, 2020

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 FOREST RIVER ROCKWOOD GEO PRO RV. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE THE TRAILER WAS AT A STOP, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE TRAILER FRAME WAS TWISTED. THE TRAILER WAS TOWED TO MIKE THOMPSON'S RV SUPER STORE LOCATED AT (18240 WARD ST, FOUNTAIN VALLEY, CA 92708) TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE MOUNTING SYSTEM NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE RV WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

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