2022 Forest River ROCKWOOD: complaints, problems and recalls

I am a new owner of a Forrest River Rockwood Extreme Sports Package Pop-up single axel RV camper trailer. Purchase date was 05/27/2022. Incident occurred on June 23rd 2022. (27th day of ownership) During this trailers very first trip out my husband, our kids and I had a catastrophic Lug Stud/Lug Nut failure on the driver side tire which caused the trailer to lose the entire wheel and tire and caused so much damage that I fear my new trailer is going to become totaled out once an insurance adjuster comes to inspect it. Without warning, this inci…

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11472042 at NHTSA ↗

The contact owns a 2022 Forest River Rockwood Trailer. The contact stated that upon purchase of the trailer; several, exposed electrical wires were left hanging from underneath the trailer. The contact also stated that the electrical winch that raised the canopy would remain active. The contact expressed concern that if the winch were to be hit from the outside the trailer, severe damage could be caused to the trailer. The manufacturer had been notified about the failure but had offered no assistance. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The fai…

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11476568 at NHTSA ↗

Nothing happened. My complaint is the inactivity and not resolving recall #22V243 on a propane connector on my RV that can leak and cause an explosion. I received the notice 4 months ago and I'm told there are no parts available when Forest river is pumping out new trailers every hour. This is ridiculous!

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11481817 at NHTSA ↗

The contact owns a 2022 Forest River Rockwood. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V243000 (Equipment) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect. The contact stated the issue was resolved m…

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11481825 at NHTSA ↗

The contact owns a 2022 Forest River Rockwood. The contact stated that while the RV was parked, there was a short circuit causing the RV to catch fire from the inside. The fire marshals extinguished the fire. There was a police report filed. There were no injuries. The RV was taken to a dealer, where it was diagnosed with electrical system failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11502804 at NHTSA ↗

There is an active recall on this vehicle: NHTSA: 22V556, Canadian: 2022-368 22V556, 2022-368 - LCI AWNINGS 20E-055 It was inspected and I was told there is nothing wrong with it, now a month later it is failing and no one wants to help me! I have uploaded pictures of the failing awning! How do these companies get away with this? If it is a known defect why are they not forced to replace the defective item BEFORE it fails? This situation is absurd and needs to be better handled and the manufacturer forced to replace known defective items!

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11525402 at NHTSA ↗

The transmission failed on our 2019 Subaru Touring Ascent. Also, the Bluetooth brake system for pulling our trailer was losing electrical contact as it wobbled on and off. We tried to remedy this blue tooth situation before our last journey with the Camping World dealership who sold us the trailer, but it still was not connecting properly . We were put at risk and others were put at risk because the blue tooth wireless brakes were not functioning correctly. The trailer swaying into a traffic lane also put us and others at risk. The Subaru Asce…

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11537947 at NHTSA ↗

Spare tire. ST205/75R14. Performing a walk around inspection of my camper and noticed a large Bulge under the tire cover on my spare tire. Removed tire cover and photographed the strange occurrence. This tire has been covered and unused since purchased with new camper.

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11577396 at NHTSA ↗

Reported: 2022-04-13 (April 13, 2022)

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Coachmen Adrenaline, Apex, Catalina, Freedom Express, Spirit, East to West Alta, Della Terra, Silver Lake, Forest River Cedar Creek, Cherokee, Columbus, Flagstaff, Impression, Ozark, Rockwood, Sabre, Salem, Sandstorm, Shockwave, Stealth, Stealth Evo, Vengeance, Vibe, Wildwood, XLR Toyhauler, Palomino Puma, Prime Time Avenger, Crusader, Lacrosse, Sanibel, Shasta Oasis, 2022 Coachmen Cross Trail, Prism, Forest River Aurora, Rainier, Wildcat, Work and Play, Prime Time Tracer, 2021-2023 Coachmen Leprechaun, and 2022-2023 Coachmen Freelander fifth wheel and travel trailer recreational vehicles. The quick disconnect fittings in the LP gas system may be cracked, causing a gas leak.

Consequence: A gas leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the quick disconnect and perform a LP system check, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 20, 2022. Owners may contact the applicable customer service number for their vehicle model. Please see the recall report for the list of phone numbers.

Reported: 2022-07-08 (July 8, 2022)

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2022 Prime Time Avenger, Crusader, Lacrosse, Ozark, Tracer, Sanibel, East to West Della Terra, Silverlake, Forest River Cherokee, Flagstaff, IBEX, RPod, Rockwood, Salem, Sierra, Sandpiper, and Wildwood fifth wheel and travel trailers. The electric retractable awning has a welded seam on the fabric that may separate, potentially allowing the awning to drop beyond normal operation.

Consequence: An awning that drops or extends beyond normal operation can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy: Forest River will replace the awnings, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 17, 2022. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at the following numbers: 1-574-862-1025 (Prime Time Avenger, Crusader, Lacrosse, Sanibel, Tracer, and Ozark), 1-574-264-6664 (East to West Della Terra and Silver Lake ), 1-260-499-2100 (Cherokee), 1-574-642-8943 (Rockwood and Flagstaff), 1-574- 642-3119 Option 2 (IBEX & RPOD), 1-574-534-3167 (Salem & Wildwood), 1-574-534-4574 (Sierra & Sandpiper). Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1532. This recall has been superseded by NHTSA recall 22V-556.

Reported: 2022-07-29 (July 29, 2022)

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Coachmen Catalina, Cross Trail, Pursuit, Sportscoach, East to West Della Terra, Silver Lake, Forest River Forester, FR3, Sunseeker, Wildwood, 2022 Coachmen Adrenaline, Apex, Brookstone, Chaparral, Chapparral Lite, Clipper, Freedom Express, Independence Trail, Mirada, Spirit, Viking, Work and Play, East to West Ahara, Tandara, Forest River Aurora, Cardinal, Cedar Creek, Cherokee, Flagstaff, Georgetown, Ibex, Impression, Ozark, Puma, R-Pod, Rockwood, Sabre, Salem, Sandpiper, Sandstorm, Shockwave, Sierra, Solera, Stealth, Stealth Evo, Surveyor, Vengeance, Vibe, Wildcat, XLR Toyhauler, Prime Time Avenger, Crusader, Lacrosse, Sanibel, Tracer, Shasta Oasis, and Phoenix fifth wheel and travel trailers. The electric retractable awning has a welded seam on the fabric that may separate, potentially allowing the awning to drop beyond normal operation.

Consequence: An awning that drops or extends beyond normal operation can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the fabric roll or complete awning, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 17, 2022. Owners may contact the customer service numbers listed in the recall report for their designated model. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1532. This recall supersedes and expands NHTSA recall number 22V-486.

Reported: 2022-08-01 (August 1, 2022)

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.