2018 Forest River Rockwood

The defect

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.

The risk

If the exterior bunk bed door opens unexpectedly while the trailer is being towed, it can increase the risk of a crash.

The 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.

Forest River, Inc. · up to 85 vehicles across all model years covered

The defect

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019 Coachmen Work and Play and Adrenaline recreational trailers, 2018-2019 Forest River Forester and XLR recreational trailers and 2018 Forest River Rockwood recreational trailers. The awning may deploy while moving.

The risk

If the awning deploys while moving, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

The remedy

Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace the awning controller, free of charge. The recall began September 13, 2018. Owners may contact Coachmen customer service at 1-574-825-6302, Forester customer service at 1-574-206-7600, Rockwood customer service at 1-574-642-4053, XLR Toyhauler customer service at 1-574-642-0432, or Lippert customer service at 1-574-538-4514 or recall@lci1.com. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-0715.

Forest River, Inc. · up to 2,582 vehicles across all model years covered

The 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.

The risk

If a wheel locks up, there would be an increased the risk of a crash.

The 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.

Forest River, Inc. · up to 164 vehicles across all model years covered

The defect

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2018 Rockwood and Flagstaff, and Coachmen Freedom Express recreational trailers and 2017-2018 Palomino and XLR ToyHauler and Coachmen Viking recreational trailers equipped with a Smart-Jack model power tongue jack. The laminated plastic touch pad on the jack may crack or separate allowing water to enter, potentially causing the jack to operate unintentionally.

The risk

If the tongue jack retracts or extends unexpectedly, there could be an increased risk of a crash or injury.

The remedy

Forest River will notify owners, and a Forest River or a Lippert dealer will replace the power tongue jack, free of charge. The recall began on February 20, 2018. Rockwood and Flagstaff Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-5164; XLR ToyHauler owners can call 1-574-642-0432; Viking owners can call 1-269-467-4600; Freedom Express owners can call 1-574-825-8205; Palomino owners can call 1-269-432-3246. Lippert Customer service can be reached at 1-574-538-4514 or by email at recall@lci1.com. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-0610.

Forest River, Inc. · up to 1,349 vehicles across all model years covered

The defect

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Rockwood and Flagstaff travel trailers. The slide room arm may contact and damage the passenger side rear tire.

The risk

The damaged tire may leak air, resulting in a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.

The remedy

Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a lift kit to elevate the chassis and replace any tire that has evidence of damage, free of charge. The recall began on November 30, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-5164. Forest River's number 10-0588.

Forest River, Inc. · up to 77 vehicles across all model years covered

The defect

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2018 Rockwood and Flagstaff recreational trailers equipped with Dexter Axles. The spindle nut on the axles may not have been torqued to the proper specifications.

The risk

The overtightened nut may cause the hub bearings to fail and the tire and rim to separate from the axle resulting in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

The remedy

Forest River will notify owners, and Dexter axle dealers will inspect and replace any suspect bearings, hubs, and spindle nuts, free of charge. The recall began on August 31, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-5164 or Dexter Axle at 1-574-295-7888. Forest River's number for this recall is 10C-0496.

Forest River, Inc. · up to 69 vehicles across all model years covered

crash

We purchased a 2018 Forest River Rockwood Windjammer 3006wk from a private seller on July 17th, 2021. Within less than five minutes of picking it up, the exterior kitchen door popped open, and hit a brick mail box near the side of the road. We are sure the door popped open, because the awning sticks out further than the door, and it was not effected. After the incident, I found a Windjammer forum with a post from another person who had issues with this same door popping open while the trailer was in motion. This was not a busy road, however if this had of happened on a highway or busy area, it could have caused serious injury. There was minimal damage to the mailbox, however extensive …

NHTSA complaint 11425903, quoted in part. Filed by an owner and not verified by NHTSA or by us.

towed

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 FOREST RIVER ROCKWOOD GEO PRO RV. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE THE TRAILER WAS AT A STOP, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE TRAILER FRAME WAS TWISTED. THE TRAILER WAS TOWED TO MIKE THOMPSON'S RV SUPER STORE LOCATED AT (18240 WARD ST, FOUNTAIN VALLEY, CA 92708) TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE MOUNTING SYSTEM NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE RV WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

NHTSA complaint 11319175. Filed by an owner and not verified by NHTSA or by us.

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 …

NHTSA complaint 11694532, quoted in part. Filed by an owner and not verified by NHTSA or by us.

The contact owns a 2018 Forest River Rockwood Mini-Lite M-1905 Camper. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the front driver’s 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 driver’s 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.

NHTSA complaint 11512950. Filed by an owner and not verified by NHTSA or by us.

5,000 miles

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 driver’s and passenger’s 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.

NHTSA complaint 11472608. Filed by an owner and not verified by NHTSA or by us.

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 passenger’s 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: …

NHTSA complaint 11471203, quoted in part. Filed by an owner and not verified by NHTSA or by us.

CONSTITUENT IS REQUESTING THAT CASTLE ROCK TIRES' ST 225/75R15 BE INVESTIGATED DUE TO RECEIVED COMPLAINTS REGARDING BLOWOUTS AND OTHER SAFETY CONCERNS.

NHTSA complaint 11447163. Filed by an owner and not verified by NHTSA or by us.