CarRecallWatchThe 2018 Forest River Rockwood has 6 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash.
The most-reported problem area is Structure (6 reports).
2018 Forest River Rockwood recalls
Bunk Door Latch May Fail and Open While Towing
The fasteners securing the exterior bunk bed door latch on certain trailers may fail.
Awning May Deploy While Trailer Is Moving
Certain recreational trailers have an awning that may deploy on its own while the trailer is being towed.
Front Wheel Bearings Can Seize and Lock Trailer Wheels
The inner front wheel bearings on certain trailers may seize.
Tongue Jack Can Move Unexpectedly, Risking Crash or Injury
The laminated plastic touch pad on the Smart-Jack power tongue jack can crack or separate.
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.
Rear axle nut may be overtightened, risking wheel separation
Certain 2018 recreational trailers equipped with Dexter axles may have had their rear axle spindle nut torqued beyond the required specification.
Most common 2018 Forest River Rockwood problems
Problem areas named in the 10 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Structure | 6 |
| Tires | 4 |
What owners report
The contact owns a 2018 Forest River Rockwood. The contact stated that the RV appeared to be leaning toward the right side over the tire. While the RV was parked, the contact inspected the RV and crawled under the RV and noticed that the frame had several cracks. The contact found two cracks on the right side of the frame above the axle and one crack on the left side above the axle. The RV was taken to the dealer where it was confirmed that the frame had cracks above the axle. The dealer informed the contact that the RV could not be repaired and was a total loss. The contact notified the insurance company, who declined to file a report due to the damage being a factory defect. The RV remaine
The contact owns a 2018 Forest River Rockwood Mini-Lite M-1905 Camper. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the front driverâs side tire experienced a blowout. The contact stated while inspecting the camper, he noticed that the subframe was collapsing. The contact stated he continued driving back to his residence after replacing the driverâs side tire. The contact took the camper to the local dealer and was informed that they were unable to repair the camper. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The VIN information was not available. The contact noted that the manufacturer has been notified and that the camper is not functional.
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 driverâs and passengerâs 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.
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 passengerâs 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 inspected. The contact stated that she was awaiting a call back from the tire manufacturer. The contact stated that the driver's side Lionshead, Tire Line:
CONSTITUENT IS REQUESTING THAT CASTLE ROCK TIRES' ST 225/75R15 BE INVESTIGATED DUE TO RECEIVED COMPLAINTS REGARDING BLOWOUTS AND OTHER SAFETY CONCERNS.
2018 Forest River Rockwood questions
Does the 2018 Forest River Rockwood have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls for the 2018 Forest River Rockwood: Bunk Door Latch May Fail and Open While Towing; Awning May Deploy While Trailer Is Moving; Front Wheel Bearings Can Seize and Lock Trailer Wheels; Tongue Jack Can Move Unexpectedly, Risking Crash or Injury; Slide room arm can damage rear tire, causing air loss. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Forest River Rockwood?
Based on 10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Structure (6), Tires (4).
How do I check if a recall on my 2018 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.