2020 Forest River ROCKWOOD: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
13 owner complaints analyzed
1 distinct recall campaigns
2,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2020 model year. Data snapshot: . 5 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Unknown Or Other is the most frequently named component, appearing in 4 of 13 complaints (30.8%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical and battery issues | 1 | 7.7% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other | 4 |
| Structure:Body | 2 |
| Suspension | 2 |
| Tires | 2 |
| Tires:Tread/Belt | 2 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Engine | 1 |
| Structure | 1 |
Unknown Or Other: 4; Structure:Body: 2; Suspension: 2; Tires: 2; Tires:Tread/Belt: 2; Electrical System: 1; Engine: 1; Structure: 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 | 5 |
| 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: 5; 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 (5). 8 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 | 4 |
| 2021 | 3 |
| 2022 | 4 |
| 2023 | 2 |
2020: 4; 2021: 3; 2022: 4; 2023: 2
Pattern summary
Unknown Or Other leads the component reports. Electrical and battery issues appears in 1 complaint narratives. 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 11315490 · 2020-03-01 (March 1, 2020)
BOLTS SECURING THE BODY OF OUR GEOPRO 19BH TO THE FRAME WERE PLACED IN A MANNER THAT BENT THE FRAME, DID NOT HAVE NUTS PLACED ON THE END OF THE BOLT, AND DO NOT SECURE THE BODY TO THE FRAME.
Owner-reported narrative. 50 miles reported. Look up ODI 11315490 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11340926 · 2020-07-22 (July 22, 2020)
I'VE HAD THE PROBLEM OF FISHTAILING WITH MY FOREST RIVER 2020 ROCKWOOD ULTRA LITE, MODEL 2608BS TRAILER, WHEN TOWING ON THE HIGHWAY. I BELIEVE THE AXLES ARE MOUNTED TOO FAR FORWARD CAUSING A SWAY PROBLEM WHEN WEIGHT IS PLACED AT THE BACK END OF THIS MODEL. SAFETY AND ENGINEERED DESIGN OF THIS MODEL SHOULD BE INVESTIGATED. THE FRESH WATER TANK HOLDS 60 GALLONS AND IS DEFINITELY AT THE REAR BEHIND THE AXLES. I DO FILL THE 60 GALLON FRESH WATER TANK @ 8.345 LBS. PER GALLON WHICH MEANS I CARRY A MINIMUM OF 500 LBS. OF FLUID. THE BLACK WA…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11340926 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11342530 · 2020-07-31 (July 31, 2020)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2020 FOREST RIVER ROCKWOOD TRAVEL TRAILER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE HOT WATER HEATER WAS IN USE INSIDE THE VEHICLE, THE CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTOR ALARMED INDICATING CARBON MONOXIDE WAS PRESENT INSIDE THE TRAILER. THE CONTACT STATED THE FAILURE OCCURRED WITH WIND BLOWING TO THE REAR OF THE TRAILER. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. SUN CITY RV LOCATED AT 6310 E PLATTE AVE, COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80915 WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT YET CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 250.
Owner-reported narrative. 250 miles reported. Look up ODI 11342530 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11366661 · 2020-10-27 (October 27, 2020)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2020 FOREST RIVER ROCKWOOD MINI LITE EQUIPPED WITH LIONS HEAD TIRES, TIRE LINE: CASTLE ROCK ST, TIRE SIZE: 205/75/R14, DOT NUMBER 30-19. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE PASSENGER'S SIDE TIRE FORMED A BUBBLE WHERE THE WIRES SEPARATED FROM THE THREAD. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE WAS SHREDDED WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH. THE CONTACT WAS ALERTED BY ANOTHER DRIVER OF THE TIRE FAILURE. THE RV WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND THE TIRES WERE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WA…
Owner-reported narrative. 2,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11366661 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11424758 · 2021-07-14 (July 14, 2021)
I had tread separation issues with two of the four Castle Rock ST tires size 205/75/R14 on my 2020 travel trailer with less than 10,000 miles of use. One tire blew across the tire from side to side with complete separation of the tread. The second tire had a bulge lengthwise that completely wore the tread off an 8 inch section of the tire which was likely due to tread separation.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11424758 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11424792 · 2021-07-14 (July 14, 2021)
The Rockwood 2608BS I was towing with my 3/4 ton pickup began to sway and I was unable to recover from the sway. In a matter of 4-5 seconds, the trailer lay on its side and i was at a complete stop on the highway. No one was hurt, and there were no other vehicles involved in this incident. Earlier in the day I filled the 60 gallon fresh water tank on this trailer, which is the first time I have filled this tank prior to a road trip. The tank is located at the rear of the trailer and the weight of the full tank along with a side gust of wind w…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11424792 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11431035 · 2021-08-30 (August 30, 2021)
The contact owns a 2020 Forest River Rockwood trailered to a 2021 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving 64 MPH, the tire pressure monitor alarm alerted him that the tire on the driver’s side front side of the trailer had zero air pressure. The contact pulled over, inspected the vehicle, and saw that the tire was flat. The contact called for roadside assistance and had a spare tire placed on the trailer. The next day the contact took the tire to an independent mechanic where they inspected the tire and discovered that the internal ti…
Owner-reported narrative. 2,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 11431035 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11455146 · 2022-03-04 (March 4, 2022)
I bought this trailer last year at Albany RV ONE in Latham NY I saw several posts online about the bolts not being secured to the frame from the body. Upon inspection I found ours were not only loose, but some were not installed at all. This should have been caught at the factory or at the dealership when inspected for sale They did give us a current State inspection sticker on the trailer. We then expected that it was inspected at the dealer. I paid over 400.00 to the dealer for the needed repairs (installing bolts) This should have been foun…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11455146 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
1 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
20V376000 · Equipment:Other:Labels
Reported: 2020-06-26 (June 26, 2020)
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Rockwood trailers, model RLT2205S-W. The Federal Placard indicates an incorrect Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR).
Consequence: The incorrect Federal Placard may result in the operator unknowingly overloading the vehicle, causing loss of control, and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will provide replacement placards that contain the accurate information, free of charge. This recall began July 17, 2020. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-8943. Forest River's number for this recall is 10B-1185.
NHTSA campaign record ↗