2023 Forest River Rockwood problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Tires (1) · Fuel/Propulsion System (1)
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Safety recalls (2)
Equipment:other:labels 2022-08-26 · campaign 22V643000 · 6 vehicles
Defect: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2023 Rockwood and Flagstaff fifth wheels. The Federal Placard states an axle rating of 5,200 lbs, when the correct axle rating is 5,000 lbs.
Risk: An incorrect axle rating can result in the vehicle being overloaded, causing a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the Federal Placards, free of charge. Dealers were notified August 26, 2022. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-8943. Forest River's number for this recall is 10-1549.
Suspension:rear:axle:non-Powered Axle Assembly 2022-08-01 · campaign 22V558000 · 244 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: A loss of brake function increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Service bulletins (5)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2025-06-25 · 511950 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this is a product service bulletin from global link concerning counterfeit keys for entry doors being sold on certain websites. forest river is reporting as we are sharing with the dealer body.
Equipment:appliance:refrigerator 2023-09-21 · 511680 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
according to a furrion tsb "tb-220919": irregular cooling performance has been reported on the identified refrigerators. the refrigerator compressor has been found to stop working and requires a ãâ¢ãâãâhard resetãâ¢ãâãâ by disconnecting power to reset cooling operation. on occasion, discon
Structure 2023-04-25 · 101629 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the roof sealant on may show signs of cracking.
Electrical System 2023-03-31 · 10C1620 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
certain vehiclesã¢ââ battery black (ground) and red (hot) wires may not reach into the battery box as intended.
Electrical System 2022-11-30 · 101577 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the current monitor panel installed in certain vehicles may not have the second grey water tank display.
What owners report
2024-04-29 · Fuel/Propulsion System“model 2507s trailer, suburban 6gal gas/elec water heater. has been out 4 times since new last summer. last trip lasted 5 weeks. when setting up at camp, open up trlr and operate water heater on gas, with any kind of winds from drivers side rear quadrant, the co - propane detector goes off, and readings of up to 350ppm of co (no gas odorant note…”
2023-06-02 · Tires“first trip with trailer, 200 mile trip, stopped for gas and tire sidewall blowout sounding like a gunshot. trailer not overloaded, cool day 60 degrees. so glad it did not happen while on the freeway as the tire blow out and lost all air would have been hard to control trailer. goodyear endurance tire size st205/7515d…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.