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2023 Forest River Rockwood Recalls & Complaints

The 2023 Forest River Rockwood has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 2 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 2023 Forest River Rockwood. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

2023 Forest River Rockwood owner complaints

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Forest River Rockwood, describing incidents dated May 26, 2023 to March 24, 2024.

Most-cited components

Equipment 1 complaint
Fuel/Propulsion System 1 complaint
Tires 1 complaint

Newest complaints

ODI #11585739 · Filed April 29, 2024
Model 2507S Trailer, Suburban 6gal Gas/Elec Water Heater. Has been out 4 times since new last summer. Last trip lasted 5 weeks. When setting up at camp, open up trlr and operate Water heater on Gas, with any kind of winds from Drivers side rear quadrant, The CO - Propane detector goes off, and…
ODI #11525035 · Filed June 2, 2023
First trip with trailer, 200 mile trip, stopped for gas and tire sidewall blowout sounding like a gunshot. Trailer not overloaded, cool day 60 degrees. So glad it did not happen while on the freeway as the tire blow out and lost all air would have been hard to control trailer. Goodyear Endurance…

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Incorrect Axle Rating on Federal Placard

NHTSA #22V643000 · Equipment — Other — Labels · NHTSA notice

Reported August 26, 2022 · Forest River, Inc.

Potentially affected: 6 vehicles

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

Forest River campaign 10-1549 · Owners notified August 26, 2022

Defect description

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2023 Rockwood and Flagstaff fifth wheels. The Federal Placard states an axle rating of 5,200 lbs, when the correct axle rating is 5,000 lbs.

Safety consequence

An incorrect axle rating can result in the vehicle being overloaded, causing a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will replace the Federal Placards, free of charge. Dealers were notified August 26, 2022. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-8943. Forest River's number for this recall is 10-1549.

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.nhtsa.gov.

Axle May Be Installed Backwards

NHTSA #22V558000 · Suspension — Rear — Axle — Non-Powered Axle Assembly · NHTSA notice

Reported August 1, 2022 · Forest River, Inc.

Potentially affected: 244 vehicles

Repair completion: 65.57% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Forest River campaign 10-1539 · Owners notified August 24, 2022

Defect description

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2022 Flagstaff and 2022-2023 Rockwood tent campers. The axle may be installed backwards, which can reduce brake function.

Safety consequence

A loss of brake function increases the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will inspect and properly install the axle if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 24, 2022. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-642-8943. Forest River's number for this recall is 10-1539.

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.nhtsa.gov.

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2023 Forest River Rockwood. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

2 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2023 Forest River Rockwood.

Equipment; Fuel/Propulsion System

ODI #11585739

Incident: March 24, 2024 · Filed: April 29, 2024

Model 2507S Trailer, Suburban 6gal Gas/Elec Water Heater. Has been out 4 times since new last summer. Last trip lasted 5 weeks. When setting up at camp, open up trlr and operate Water heater on Gas, with any kind of winds from Drivers side rear quadrant, The CO - Propane detector goes off, and readings of up to 350ppm of CO (no gas odorant noted). Gas heater is shut off as unit is emptied of personnel, and ventilated (upper bath vent fan, and external fan in door), for 20 minutes. This is NOT a gas leak as soapy water on joints do NOT bubble on all exposed joints and no odorant smell in or around unit. The Water heater sits about a foot aft of the one slide out. Seals are in good shape on the slide out. Inspection of the Water heater body and trim cover, shows a few gaps that could very well allow exhaust gases into the interior. Note that DIRECTION of Wind is important here. Any winds from the Front or passenger side DOES NOT cause the CO Detector to sound. Winds from 90 deg on Driver side to 180 (back) causes CO Detector to sound. Levels seen on Detector are 5 to 7 times the OSHA 8hr weighted maximum exposure of 50ppm. Feel this is a design defect as the slide out may be causing a blocking of exhaust (lack of draft) out of the front cover, and the exhaust is getting blown internally. Trip lasted from 3-22-24 to 04-25-24. Electric side of Wtr Htr was used exlcusively after noting problem. No injuries occured.

Tires

ODI #11525035

Incident: May 26, 2023 · Filed: June 2, 2023

First trip with trailer, 200 mile trip, stopped for gas and tire sidewall blowout sounding like a gunshot. Trailer not overloaded, cool day 60 degrees. So glad it did not happen while on the freeway as the tire blow out and lost all air would have been hard to control trailer. Goodyear Endurance Tire size ST205/7515d

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