2014 Forest River ROCKWOOD: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
6 owner complaints analyzed
2 distinct recall campaigns
25,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2014 model year. Data snapshot: . 3 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Suspension is the most frequently named component, appearing in 4 of 6 complaints (66.7%). A complaint can name multiple components.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Suspension | 4 |
| Wheels | 2 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Tires | 1 |
Suspension: 4; Wheels: 2; Electrical System: 1; Tires: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 1 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 1 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 1 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 1; 25,000 to 49,999: 1; 50,000 to 74,999: 1; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (1). 3 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2017 | 2 |
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2022 | 1 |
2015: 1; 2017: 2; 2018: 1; 2020: 1; 2022: 1
Pattern summary
Suspension leads the component reports. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10781969 · 2015-10-14 (October 14, 2015)
TRAVEL TRAILER TIRES CRACKED ON SIDE WALLS AND AROUND BEAD. TRAILER NEW IN 2014 LESS THAN 4000 MILES ON TIRES. TIRES LOOSE AIR PRESSURE.
Owner-reported narrative. 3,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10781969 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11011703 · 2017-07-31 (July 31, 2017)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FOREST RIVER ROCKWOOD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT AXLE WAS FRACTURED. THE RV WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AT [phone removed] AND STATED THAT THEY WOULD SEND THE CONTACT THE WARRANTY FORM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50,000.
Owner-reported narrative. 50,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11011703 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11040674 · 2017-10-28 (October 28, 2017)
THE AXLE BRACKET WELDS ARE FAILING ON BOTH DEXTER 4,000 LB AXLES ON OUR 2014 ROCKWOOD 3025W WINDJAMMER TRAVEL TRAILER FOR THE SECOND TIME. UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS AND WITHIN THE RATED WEIGHT FOR THIS VEHICLE. THE FIRST SET WERE REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY 11/16. ONE YEAR LATER THE SAME FAILURES OCCURRED ON THE REPLACED DEXTER 4,000 # TRAILER AXLES. WE HAVE BEEN DENIED REPLACEMENT AXLES FROM FOREST RIVER FOR THE SECOND OCCURRENCE. AS OBSERVED AT THE LOT OF OUR LOCAL RV DEALER ON 10/27/2017: THIS YEAR'S 2017 FOREST RIVER ROCKWOOD 3…
Owner-reported narrative. 25,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11040674 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11080879 · 2018-03-22 (March 22, 2018)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FOREST RIVER ROCKWOOD CAMPER MODEL 2703WS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CAMPER INPUT PLUG CAUGHT FIRE AND CAUSED THE WIRES TO BURN. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE PLUG HIMSELF AND FOUND THAT THE INPUT PLUG WAS NOT MADE WITH COPPER BRAIDED WIRES, RATHER THE PLUG WAS MADE WITH SOLID LOOSE WIRES, WHICH CAUSED THE PLUG TO BURN. THE CAMPER WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE CAMPER WAS NOT REPAIRED. THERE WAS NO MILEAGE.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11080879 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11351204 · 2020-08-25 (August 25, 2020)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FOREST RIVER ROCKWOOD. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE PULLING THE RV, SHE NOTICED ALL 4 TIRES HAD HOLES ON THE BOTTOM OF THE CAMPER. THE RV WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED AS OF YET. A DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. UPON INVESTIGATION, THE CONTACT ASSOCIATED THE FAILURE WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V554000 (SUSPENSION, TIRES). THE MANUFACTURER HAD BEEN INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. *LN CONSUMER STATES THAT THERE WAS WATER DAMAGE ON THE FLOOR CAUSED BY THE AXLES RUBBING HOLES UNDERNEATH THE CAMPER. …
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11351204 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11447009 · 2022-01-11 (January 11, 2022)
The tires are hitting the bottom floor if you hit the bumps or pot holes in road and causing the tire to bottom out on the floor of the trailer causing the tires to blow out and wear out prematurely. This was noticed on previous year models…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11447009 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
2 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
13V203000 · Equipment
Reported: 2013-05-17 (May 17, 2013)
Forest River is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Forest River models Blue Ridge, Cardinal, Cherokee, Columbus, EVO, Georgetown, Flagstaff, Forester, Lexington, Puma, Rockwood, Sabre, Salem, Sandpiper, Sandstorm, Sierra, Stealth, Sunseeker, Wildcat, Wildwood, Work and Play and XLR; Coachmen models Brookstone, Catalina, Chaparral, Concord, Encounter, Freedom Express, Freelander, Leprechaun, Mirada, Pursuit, and Sportcoach; Prime Time models Avenger, Crusader, Lacrosse, Saniber, and Tracer; Palomino model Maverick Truck Camper; Cargo Mate model Eliminator and Shasta models Revere, Phoenix recreational vehicles manufactured from February 13, 2013, through April 18, 2013. Due to a design change in the power awning motor assembly, the motor assembly screws may unknowingly shear.
Consequence: If the motor assembly screws shear, it is possible that the awning can unfurl unexpectedly, either while the vehicle is at rest or while in transit, increasing the risk of personal injury or a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Forest River will notify owners and Dometic staff will replace the affected motors with motors of a different design. The safety recall began on July 29, 2013. Owners may contact Forest River at 1-574-389-4600 or Dometic at 1-888-447-0003 for more information. Owners are being instructed not to drive their vehicle until repairs can be performed.
NHTSA campaign record ↗15V080000 · Equipment
Reported: 2015-02-10 (February 10, 2015)
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2014 Rockwood and Flagstaff recreational vehicles manufactured June 26, 2014, to October 9, 2014, and equipped with the Chill Chaser option. In the affected vehicles, excessive foam insulation and/or loose wiring may touch the Chill Chaser heating element.
Consequence: If the foam insulation or loose wiring contacts the heating element, there is an increased risk of fire.
Remedy: Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the foam insulation and wiring, making any necessary repair, free of charge. The recall began on March 17, 2015. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-2640. Forest River's number for this recall is SB111014.
NHTSA campaign record ↗