The 2018 Forest River Rockwood has 6 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 4,326 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the structure. Last updated July 5, 2026.
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.
Consequence
If the exterior bunk bed door opens unexpectedly while the trailer is being towed, it can increase the risk of a crash.
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.
EQUIPMENT18V5270002018-08-132,582 affected
Defect
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.
Consequence
If the awning deploys while moving, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
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…
SUSPENSION18V4750002018-07-18164 affected
Defect
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.
Consequence
If a wheel locks up, there would be an increased the risk of a crash.
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.
EQUIPMENT18V0510002018-01-121,349 affected
Defect
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…
Consequence
If the tongue jack retracts or extends unexpectedly, there could be an increased risk of a crash or injury.
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…
EQUIPMENT17V6770002017-10-2677 affected
Defect
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.
Consequence
The damaged tire may leak air, resulting in a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
SUSPENSION17V5170002017-08-2369 affected
Defect
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.
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.
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…
Complaints by component
STRUCTURE:BODY
4
1crashes
TIRES
4
STRUCTURE
1
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
1
Total complaints10
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“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 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…”
“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…”
“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.…”
“Constituent is requesting that castle rock tires' st 225/75r15 be investigated due to received complaints regarding blowouts and other safety concerns.”
“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…”
“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…”
“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…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2018 Forest River Rockwood as of
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