The 2023 Forest River Rockwood has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 250 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the equipment. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
EQUIPMENT22V6430002022-08-266 affected
Defect
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.
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.
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.
EQUIPMENT22V5580002022-08-01244 affected
Defect
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.
Consequence
A loss of brake function increases the risk of a crash.
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.
Complaints by component
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
1
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS
1
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1
TIRES
1
Total complaints4
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“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…”
“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…”
“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…”
“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…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2023 Forest River Rockwood as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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