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2019 Forest River Rockwood Recalls & Complaints

The 2019 Forest River Rockwood has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns and 7 owner complaints 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 2019 Forest River Rockwood. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2019 Forest River Rockwood owner complaints

Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Forest River Rockwood, describing incidents dated October 17, 2018 to August 20, 2023.

Most-cited components

Tires 3 complaints
Electrical System 1 complaint
Structure 1 complaint
Suspension 1 complaint
Wheels 1 complaint

Newest complaints

ODI #11610861 · Filed August 26, 2024
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. The axels were…
ODI #11539774 · Filed August 21, 2023
Riding down 2 lane Road at 55 mph on 85 degree morning when tire just blow out. Split in half straight across tire.
ODI #11519360 · Filed April 27, 2023
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. This I learned from…

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Front A/C Wiring may Chafe

NHTSA #19V317000 · Electrical System — Wiring · NHTSA notice

Reported April 19, 2019 · Forest River, Inc.

Potentially affected: 10 vehicles

Repair completion: 40% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Forest River campaign 10C-1001 · Owners notified May 6, 2019 · Vehicles built October 29, 2018 – December 6, 2018 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

If the wiring harness contacts the heat strip, the sheathing may melt, increasing the risk of fire.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

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.

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.

Break-Away Switch May Disconnect From Battery

NHTSA #19V069000 · Service Brakes, Electric · NHTSA notice

Reported February 1, 2019 · Forest River, Inc.

Potentially affected: 2,454 vehicles

Repair completion: 57.58% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Forest River campaign 10B-0943 · Owners notified February 25, 2019 · Vehicles built August 15, 2018 – January 24, 2019 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

The trailer's inability to apply the brakes in the event of a separation can increase the risk of crash.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

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.

Improper Brake Flange Causing Brake Failure

NHTSA #18V678000 · Suspension — Rear — Axle — Non-Powered Axle Assembly · NHTSA notice

Reported September 27, 2018 · Forest River, Inc.

Potentially affected: 1,785 vehicles

Repair completion: 75.74% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Forest River campaign 10-0863 · Owners notified October 12, 2018 · Vehicles built July 9, 2018 – August 29, 2018 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

Premature brake failure can increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

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.

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2019 Forest River Rockwood. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

7 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2019 Forest River Rockwood.

Suspension

ODI #11610861

Incident: May 3, 2022 · Filed: August 26, 2024

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. The axels were severely out of alignment but due to the Dexter design they could not be aligned. I called the trailer manufacturer and was referred to Dexter. Although I was 2 years into the 10 year warranty, Dexter told me the warranty only covered the original purchaser. Since that time, I have replaced tires two more times on 5/3/2022 and 4/10/2023. The tires are now showing uneven wear and will need to be replaced soon. I BELIEVE THE INABILITY TO ALIGN THE AXELS IS A SERIOUS DESIGN FLAW AND A SAFETY CONCERN. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Tires

ODI #11539774

Incident: August 20, 2023 · Filed: August 21, 2023

Riding down 2 lane Road at 55 mph on 85 degree morning when tire just blow out. Split in half straight across tire.

Electrical System

ODI #11519360

Incident: April 20, 2023 · Filed: April 27, 2023

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. This I learned from a RV tech who we called but was unable to assist us. Guest were coming into our site the next day and we had to be off the site. Luckily we were able to get slides in and get out 5th wheel back home. However, It is not safe to use, we have canceled all further trips. (also see my youtube video link ( https://youtu.be/cH8sb5q1hIg) Forest river sent out the wrong replacement panel TP33Vv2. This did not fix the problem. This 5th wheel was made in 2019. This is not a old. This unit has not been modified or touched by anyone. Please send tech to my location to fix panel or replace. Please authorize budget for labor and parts. I already lost deposits for future trips. (Not Happy) Next step is BBB and consumer affairs. Please help. Thank you. [XXX] call anytime. Please contact Forest river rep [XXX] INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

Tires

ODI #11479417

Incident: August 1, 2022 · Filed: August 15, 2022

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. Upon inspection, it was discovered that the two rear passenger side tires had become out of round and one of the rear driver side tires had also become out of round. The cause of the failure was not determined. The faulty tires were replaced. The manufacturer and dealer were not notified of the failures. The failure mileage was 5,000.

Tires

ODI #11478042

Incident: July 19, 2022 · Filed: August 7, 2022

one of the four castle rock st205/75r14 tires mounted on my trailer blew out while driving down the highway at 55 mph. fortunately i have a dual axle trailer so the loss of one of the tires was not catastrophic. the tire that blew out was the front tire on the right side of the trailer. It looks like a belt separated and the ire blew around the circumference. I have the tire available for inspection, but intend to pursue a warranty claim for replacement with the rv manufacturer that may result in surrender of the tire. With only one tire in service on that side I felt that we were in danger of having or causing an accident. Although this happened on a highway with limited shoulders we were able to stop quickly along the side of the road and install a spare. I check the tires each morning before travelling and found the pressures correct and no signs of potential failure.

Wheels

ODI #11395405

Incident: October 15, 2019 · Filed: February 9, 2021

OUR FOREST RIVER ROCKWOOD SIGNATURE 8335BSS TRAVEL TRAILER HAS A SPARE TIRE MOUNTED UNDERNEATH THE TRAILER. IT IS ATTACHED BY AN ASSEMBLY WITH A CABLE BY WHICH THE SPARE CAN BE LOWERED WHEN NEEDED. WE RETURNED HOME FROM MAINE (A 2-DAY, 750 MILE TRIP EACH WAY) ON 10/15/19 AND FOUND THE SPARE TIRE DANGLING BY THIS CABLE AND NO MORE THAN 6" FROM THE SURFACE OF OUR PARKING PAD! SINCE THE TRAILER WAS COVERED UNDER WARRANTY, WE RE-TIGHTENED THE CABLE AND TOOK THE TRAILER BACK TO CHESACO RV, JOPPA, MD, ON 10/23/19. AMONG OTHER WARRANTY ISSUES, WE ASKED THEM TO CHECK THIS SPARE MOUNT, SINCE IT COULD HAVE BEEN CATASTROPHIC IF THE WHEEL HAD HIT THE ROAD AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS AND HAD BROKEN LOOSE FROM THE CABLE. THE DAMAGE TO THE TRAILER WOULD HAVE BEEN THE LEAST OF OUR WORRIES, SINCE SOMEONE COULD HAVE BEEN KILLED. WHEN WE PICKED UP THE TRAILER AFTER SERVICE, WE WERE ASSURED THAT THE DEALER COULD FIND NO PROBLEM WITH THE MOUNT, AND THAT FOREST RIVER STATED THEY HAD EXPERIENCED NO PROBLEMS WITH THIS SET-UP. I HAVE SINCE ADDED A VISUAL CHECK OF THE MOUNT AT EACH GAS STOP, AND HAVE ADDED NYLON STRAPPING AS A BACKUP TO THE MOUNT. AS A MEMBER OF THE FOREST RIVER FORUM, I HAVE SINCE READ AT LEAST ONE OTHER ACCOUNT OF THIS HAPPENING TO ANOTHER FOREST RIVER PRODUCT. IN THAT CASE, THERE WAS EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO THE UNDERCARRIAGE, THE WHEEL AND TIRE WERE DESTROYED-BUT AT LEAST NO ONE WAS HURT. I HAVE BEEN IN CONTACT WITH THAT INDIVIDUAL RECENTLY; AND ALTHOUGH FOREST RIVER COVERED THE DAMAGE UNDER WARRANTY, THEY WILL NOT CONSIDER PROVIDING ANOTHER MOUNTING DEVICE FOR THAT SPARE TIRE. SO AS FAR AS I CAN TELL, FOREST RIVER CONTINUES TO UTILIZE AN UNSAFE PRODUCT ON CERTAIN OF ITS TRAVEL TRAILERS, REFUSES TO PROVIDE A SAFE ALTERNATIVE TO THOSE WHO HAVE BOUGHT TRAILERS WITH THIS SPARE MOUNT, AND IN MY OPINION IT IS JUST A MATTER OF TIME BEFORE INJURY OR DEATH OCCURS WHEN THIS SPARE MOUNT FAILS.*DT CONSUMER STATED VEHICLE HAS BEEN REPAIRED.*JB

Structure

ODI #11142402

Incident: October 17, 2018 · Filed: October 24, 2018

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 FOREST RIVER ROCKWOOD TRAVEL TRAILER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WATER HOLDING TANK BOLTS BECAME DETACHED AND THE FRAME WAS FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DRIFTWOOD RV CENTER (1975 U.S. P, CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE, NH 08210, 609-624-1221) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FRAME NEEDED TO BE RECONSTRUCTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND STATED THAT THEY WERE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. *TT VIN IS INVALID. UPDATED 12/18/18*JB

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