CarRecallWatchThe 2017 Forest River Rockwood has 7 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Structure (2 reports).
2017 Forest River Rockwood recalls
Slide room arm can damage rear tire, causing air loss
Certain 2017-2018 Forest River travel trailers may have a slide room arm that can contact and damage the passenger side rear tire.
Incorrect VIN check digit may hinder trailer registration
This recall covers certain 2017 Rockwood travel trailers in which the Federal Placard, the VIN label, has an incorrect ninth-place check digit.
Wrong axle weight label may raise crash risk
The federal certification label on certain 2017 Forest River Rockwood and Flagstaff recreational vehicles may list the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) as 2,200 lbs when the correct rating is 3,000 lbs.
Trailer Axle Label Overstates Capacity, Risking Overload
The federal certification placard on these 2017 recreational trailers lists an axle capacity of 5,000 lbs, but each axle actually carries only 4,000 lbs.
Trailer Bracket May Damage Tire, Risking Blowout
On certain 2017 recreational trailers, the slide room mounting bracket can contact the driver-side front tire.
Loose AC Wiring Can Melt and Cause a Fire
Certain 2017 Forest River Flagstaff and Rockwood trailers have two air conditioners, and the wiring harness for the air conditioner that contains a heating element may have excess slack.
Wrong tire pressure on trailer label can cause tire failure
Certain 2017 Forest River Flagstaff and Rockwood trailers built between July 8 and July 11, 2016 have a federal placard that lists the wrong recommended pressure for their ST225/75R15D tires.
Most common 2017 Forest River Rockwood problems
Problem areas named in the 8 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Structure | 2 |
| Suspension | 2 |
| Wheels | 2 |
| Tires | 2 |
| Service Brakes | 1 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 |
What owners report
The contact owns a 2017 Forest River Rockwood RV equipped with Castle Rock Tires, Tire Line: Radial ST226, Tire Size: 225/75/R15, DOT Number: (N/A). The contact stated while driving 55-60 MPH, the front and rear driver's side tires experienced blowouts. The contact was able to pull to the side of the road. The tires were replaced with a spare tire and a replacement tire. The tires were original tires. Additionally, the contact stated while driving to the residence, the rear passenger's side tire experienced a blowout. The contact was able to pull to the side of the road and noticed that the front passenger's side tire was also damaged. The contact's husband was in the process of purchasing t
All four locations on my vehicle have FAILED Maryland State Inspection because the weld point between the axle and the mounting bracket have BROKEN. There is no justification for Dexter Axle to sell products with such potentially serious manufacturing defects.
Despite never being used, and always stored with a tire cover and proper inflation, this ~4 year old spare tire spontaneously developed a tread bulge. The bulge decreased in size, but still remained visible, after deflation and removal from the wheel. An air bubble exists between the inner liner and the casing.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FOREST RIVER ROCKWOOD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE UPPER AND LOWER METAL BRACKETS WERE BENT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED AS OF YET. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED THAT THE WATER TANK MAY FALL OFF THE TRAILER. A DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN INFORMED OF FAILURE. A FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT PROVIDED. *DT*DT *TR
NHTSA RECALL 17V129 THE SLIDE ROOM MOUNTING BRACKET DOES NOT MEET THE TOLERANCE OF 3 1/2 INCH MINIMAL DIMENSION AWAY FROM THE TREAD OF THE DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT TIRE. FOREST RIVER HAD SENT A REPLACEMENT BRACKET WHICH HAS BEEN INSTALLED BY ORCHARD TRAILERS IN WHATELY, MA WHICH DOES NOT MEET THE MINIMAL TOLERANCE. WE ARE UNABLE TO GET THIS RECALL RESOLVED AS OF 11/30/18 ( THE ORIGINAL RECALL NOTICE WAS DATED 02/24/2017). WE PURCHASED THIS TRAILER ON 04/15/2017, UNAWARE THAT THERE WAS A SAFETY RECALL IN EFFECT AT THE TIME WHICH HAD NOT BEEN ADDRESSED.*DT *AS
2017 Forest River Rockwood questions
Does the 2017 Forest River Rockwood have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 7 safety recalls for the 2017 Forest River Rockwood: Slide room arm can damage rear tire, causing air loss; Incorrect VIN check digit may hinder trailer registration; Wrong axle weight label may raise crash risk; Trailer Axle Label Overstates Capacity, Risking Overload; Trailer Bracket May Damage Tire, Risking Blowout. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Forest River Rockwood?
Based on 8 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Structure (2), Suspension (2), Wheels (2).
How do I check if a recall on my 2017 Forest River Rockwood has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.