Forest River ROCKWOOD electrical problems
13 complaint narratives mention electrical terms.
Key facts
118 owner complaints analyzed
32 distinct recall campaigns
2,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1993 to 2026 model years. Data snapshot: . 49 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Electrical and battery issues evidence
13 of 118 complaints match this topic (11.0%). The keyword filter can include complaints that mention a transmission without reporting its failure. View matching rules.
Owner report 10871037 · 2016-05-26 (May 26, 2016)
IN ARDMORE, OKLAHOMA WHEN WE STOPPED FOR FUEL IT WAS BROUGHT TO OUR ATTENTION BY ANOTHER MOTORIST THAT GREASE WAS LEAKING FROM ALL FOUR HUBS OF THE TWO AXLES ON OUR 5TH WHEEL. AFTER STAYING IN ARDMORE FOR TWO DAYS AND NOT BEING ABLE TO GET THE REPAIRS WE NEEDED WE HAD TO DRIVE TO A SERVICE FACILITY IN DENTON, TX WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THE BRAKES WERE BURNED OFF OF ALL FOUR WHEELS AND THIS HAD CAUSED THE AXLES TO OVERHEAT AND FORCED ALL THE GREASE OUT OF THE HUBS AND IT HAD BURNED OFF ALL THE BRAKE WIRING AS WELL. AFTER PARTS WERE OBTAINED FROM…
Owner-reported narrative. 1,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10871037 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10871060 · 2016-05-26 (May 26, 2016)
WHILE TRAVELING THROUGH MS IT WAS BROUGHT TO OUR ATTENTION THAT SOMETHING WAS RUBBING ON THE TIRE ON OUR FIFTH WHEEL. UPON INSPECTION WE COULD SEE A BOLT AND A PIECE OF METAL, WHICH WERE ATTACHED TO THE SLIDE UNIT, RUBBING AGAINST THE TIRE. WE PROCEEDED TO A RV CENTER IN HAMMOND, LA TO HAVE FURTHER INSPECTION ON THIS ISSUE. IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE BOLT WOULD HAVE TO BE SHORTENED AND THE RAM FACE WOULD HAVE TO BE CUT BACK TO ALLOW FOR FREE ROTATION AND REDUCE THE RISK OF DAMAGE TO THE TIRE. THEY CUT THE BOLT AND RETHREADED IT TO WHERE IT W…
Owner-reported narrative. 2,700 miles reported. Look up ODI 10871060 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10662270 · 2014-12-04 (December 4, 2014)
WHILE INSPECTING THE UNDERSIDE OF MY RV I DISCOVERED WHERE THE MANUFACTURER HAD ROUTED THE ELECTRICAL WIRING AROUND THE FRAME INSTEAD OF THE OPENING IN THE FRAME THAT HAD BEEN PROVIDED, (WITH A GROMMET). MY CONCERN IS THAT OVER TIME THE FRAME COULD WEAR THE INSULATION OFF THE WIRES AND SHORT OUT CAUSING A FIRE. I RETURNED THE RV TO THE DEALERSHIP AND EXPRESSED MY CONCERNS. I WAS TOLD THAT THERE WAS NOTHING THAT COULD BE DONE UNTIL THERE WAS A PROBLEM. I TOOK PICTURES OF THE WIRING BUT DON'T KNOW HOW I COULD INSERT THEM HERE. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10662270 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10744283 · 2017-08-21 (August 21, 2017)
2015 FOREST RIVER ROCKWOOD. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE ELECTRICAL FIRE AND INSTALLATION ISSUES. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE HAD MULTIPLE FAILURES INCLUDING ELECTRICAL AND STRUCTURAL. THE DEALER ADVISED THE CONSUMER TO CONTACT THE MANUFACTURER. THE CONSUMER REQUESTED A FULL REFUND FOR THE CAMPER. UPDATED 08/21/2017 *JS
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10744283 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10745602 · 2015-08-02 (August 2, 2015)
7/3/15 @ 3:30 AM MICROWAVE &A/C GOING OFF &ON.BREAKERS, FUSES, POWER SUPPLY @ CAMPER POWER DISTRIBUTION CENTER.CHECKED SURGE PROTECTOR @ POWER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM, POWER CORD FOR CAMPER; ALL OK. CONDITIONS CONTINUED. RECHECKED BREAKERS OFF, ALL OK. CUT BREAKER GALLEY A/C ON TV WENT OFF. CUT GALLEY A/C BREAKER OFF & FIRE, SPARKS, SMOKE FROM TV FILLINGGALLEY. EXTINGUISH & DISCONNECTED POWER CORD TO TV. ALL 120 VOLT RECEPTACLES WERE BUZZING. CUT ALL BREAKERS OFF &DISCONNECTED ALL CORDS @ 8:00 AM CALLED CAMPING WORLD RV SALE REPORTED ISSUES MANAGE…
Owner-reported narrative. 15 miles reported. Look up ODI 10745602 at NHTSA ↗