The 2019 Forest River Rockwood has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 4,498 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the tires. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM19V3170002019-04-1910 affected
Defect
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019 Rockwood and Flagstaff recreational trailers. The wiring for the front bedroom air conditioning may have been improperly installed and may come in contact with the heat strip in the air conditioner.
Consequence
If the wiring harness contacts the heat strip, the sheathing may melt, increasing the risk of fire.
Remedy
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will secure the air conditioner wiring harness away from the heat strip, free of charge. The recall began on May 6, 2019. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-8943. Forest River's number for this recall is 10C-1001.
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.
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC19V0690002019-02-012,454 affected
Defect
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019 Flagstaff and Rockwood recreational trailers. The break-away safety switch may be improperly wired, and as a result, the trailer brakes will not apply in the event that the trailer disconnects from the tow vehicle.
Consequence
The trailer's inability to apply the brakes in the event of a separation can increase the risk of crash.
Remedy
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a new wiring harness to maintain the supply of power to the brake system, free of charge. The recall began February 25, 2019. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-2640. Forest River's number for this recall is 10B-0943.
SUSPENSION18V6780002018-09-271,785 affected
Defect
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019 Forest River Flagstaff and Rockwood recreational trailers. The brake mounting flanges on the torsion axles may be incorrectly oriented, which can result in premature brake failure.
Consequence
Premature brake failure can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Forest River has notified owners, and dealers will replace the axles or hubs, free of charge. The recall began on October 12, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-2640 or Dexter customer service at 1-574-295-7888.
SUSPENSION18V4750002018-07-18164 affected
Defect
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.
Complaints by component
TIRES
3
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1
STRUCTURE:BODY
1
SUSPENSION
1
TRAILER HITCHES
1
1crashes2injuries
WHEELS
1
Total complaints8
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“Riding down 2 lane road at 55 mph on 85 degree morning when tire just blow out. Split in half straight across tire.”
“My forest river rockwood signature 5th wheel control panel tp36q10 failed at our campsite. We were stuck. Had to manually bring in 3 slides. The 3rd bedroom slide had to be battery override/control panel override with a drill motor battery to bring back into the 5th wheel coach. This I learned…”
“Towing my camper with a trailer/side-by-side when the kingpin broke away from trailer hitch. Attached are pic's of the result”
“The contact owns a 2019 forest river rockwood rv equipped with four castrock st tires, tire size: 205/75/14, and dot jujtymt dom16/18. The contact stated that while driving at various highway speeds while towing the rv, the rv was unstable. Upon inspection, it was discovered that the two rear…”
“One of the four castle rock st205/75r14 tires mounted on my trailer blew out while driving down the highway at 55 mph. Fortunately I have a dual axle trailer so the loss of one of the tires was not catastrophic. The tire that blew out was the front tire on the right side of the trailer. It looks…”
“Dexter axels can not be aligned, resulting in excessive tire wear and blowouts. I purchased a 2019 rockwood travel trailer used on [xxx]. Tires looked nearly new. On [xxx] I replaced tires in kanab, ut. On 8/31/2021 I had the alignment checked at superior spring in cheshire, ma. The axels were…”
“Our forest river rockwood signature 8335bss travel trailer has a spare tire mounted underneath the trailer. It is attached by an assembly with a cable by which the spare can be lowered when needed. We returned home from maine (a 2-day, 750 mile trip each way) on 10/15/19 and found the spare tire…”
“Tl* the contact owns a 2019 forest river rockwood travel trailer. The contact stated that the water holding tank bolts became detached and the frame was fractured. The vehicle was taken to driftwood rv center (1975 u.s. P, cape may court house, nh 08210, [REDACTED]) where it was diagnosed that the…”
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FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2019 Forest River Rockwood as of
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