2018 Forest River ROCKWOOD: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
10 owner complaints analyzed
6 distinct recall campaigns
6,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2018 model year. Data snapshot: . 3 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Structure:Body is the most frequently named component, appearing in 4 of 10 complaints (40.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Structure:Body | 4 |
| Tires | 4 |
| Structure | 1 |
| Structure:Frame And Members:Underbody Shields | 1 |
Structure:Body: 4; Tires: 4; Structure: 1; Structure:Frame And Members:Underbody Shields: 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 | 3 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 3; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 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 (3). 7 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 |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2021 | 4 |
| 2022 | 3 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2025 | 1 |
2020: 1; 2021: 4; 2022: 3; 2023: 1; 2025: 1
Pattern summary
Structure:Body 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 11319175 · 2020-03-24 (March 24, 2020)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 FOREST RIVER ROCKWOOD GEO PRO RV. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE THE TRAILER WAS AT A STOP, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE TRAILER FRAME WAS TWISTED. THE TRAILER WAS TOWED TO MIKE THOMPSON'S RV SUPER STORE LOCATED AT (18240 WARD ST, FOUNTAIN VALLEY, CA 92708) TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE MOUNTING SYSTEM NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE RV WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11319175 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11388230 · 2021-01-14 (January 14, 2021)
WHILE DRIVING THROUGH A PARKING LOT, THE GRAY WASTEWATER TANK OF THE TRAVEL TRAILER FELL OFF OUT FROM UNDER THE FRAME. ONE OF THE CROSSBARS SUPPORTING THE TANK PERPENDICULARLY HAD FAILED. THE TANK, 7FT STEEL SUPPORT (APPROX 15LBS), AND OTHER PLASTIC PIPING COMPONENTS SIMPLY FELL OFF FROM THIS FAILURE AND COULD HAVE CAUSED A CATASTROPHIC INCIDENT HAD THIS OCCURRED AT SPEED OR ON A MAJOR HIGHWAY. IT APPEARS THAT THE SUPPORTING STRAPS OR OTHER STEEL ELEMENTS FOUND ON THE FRESHWATER TANK TO HELP WITH EXTRA SUPPORT ARE NOT BEING INCLUDED FOR THE GRA…
Owner-reported narrative. 15,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11388230 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11415818 · 2021-05-10 (May 10, 2021)
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 THREE WATER TANKS WERE USING THE SAME 10 INCH BRACKETS. TERRY'S RV CENTER (20450 SOUTH LA GRANGE ROAD, FRANKFORT, IL 60423, [phone removed]) WAS CONTACTED AND MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MI…
Owner-reported narrative. 6,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11415818 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11425591 · 2021-07-19 (July 19, 2021)
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 tires and found that another tire had a huge bump on it. We replaced both tires at Les Schwab. We were told that these tires were not recommended to be on a trailer. Then on 7/14/2021 we were travelling on the highway and we heard a loud noise. We pulled…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11425591 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11425903 · 2021-07-22 (July 22, 2021)
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 sticks out further than the door, and it was not effected. After the incident, I found a Windjammer forum with a post from another person who had issues with this same door popping open while the trailer was in motion. This was not a busy road, however…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11425903 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11447163 · 2022-01-12 (January 12, 2022)
CONSTITUENT IS REQUESTING THAT CASTLE ROCK TIRES' ST 225/75R15 BE INVESTIGATED DUE TO RECEIVED COMPLAINTS REGARDING BLOWOUTS AND OTHER SAFETY CONCERNS.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11447163 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11471203 · 2022-06-27 (June 27, 2022)
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. The contact stated that the tire was replaced with the spare which also had a blowout. The spare tire was also a Lionshead Tire, Tire Line: Castle Rock ST Radial 226, Tire size: ST225/75/R15, DOT Number: JULT1MT2016). The tire was not taken to be inspect…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11471203 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11472608 · 2022-07-06 (July 6, 2022)
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 contact was able to pull over safely and replace the tires. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer had been notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 5,000.
Owner-reported narrative. 5,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11472608 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
6 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
17V517000 · Suspension:Rear:Axle:Spindle
Reported: 2017-08-23 (August 23, 2017)
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 recall is 10C-0496.
NHTSA campaign record ↗17V677000 · Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer
Reported: 2017-10-26 (October 26, 2017)
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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗18V051000 · Equipment:Mechanical:Integrated Jack/Leveler/Stabilizer
Reported: 2018-01-12 (January 12, 2018)
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 crack or separate allowing water to enter, potentially causing the jack to operate unintentionally.
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 can call 1-269-467-4600; Freedom Express owners can call 1-574-825-8205; Palomino owners can call 1-269-432-3246. Lippert Customer service can be reached at 1-574-538-4514 or by email at recall@lci1.com. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-0610.
NHTSA campaign record ↗18V475000 · Suspension:Front:Wheel Bearing
Reported: 2018-07-18 (July 18, 2018)
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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗18V527000 · Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer
Reported: 2018-08-13 (August 13, 2018)
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 service at 1-574-642-0432, or Lippert customer service at 1-574-538-4514 or recall@lci1.com. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-0715.
NHTSA campaign record ↗19V084000 · Latches/Locks/Linkages
Reported: 2019-02-08 (February 8, 2019)
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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗