Model year

2018 Forest River Rockwood

Trailer, Not Applicable, built in United States. Owner complaints on file from Mar 24, 2020 to Oct 20, 2025.

Recall campaigns covering this model year64,326 vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints1010.0 times the median 2018 trailer
Severity index10.02018 trailers average 5.0
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Complaints over time

Complaints about the 2018 Forest River Rockwood peaked in 2021, with 4 filed

Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.

0123420202021420222023202420252026
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Components

60% of complaints about the 2018 Forest River Rockwood name structure

Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.

Structure
6
Tires
4
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls

6 recall campaigns cover the 2018 Forest River Rockwood

Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.

Recall campaigns for the 2018 Forest River Rockwood
CampaignFiledSubjectComponentVehiclesRemedy
19V-084Feb 8, 2019Bunk bed door latch fasteners that secure the bunk bed door closed may fail, allowing the door to open while movingLatches and locks85Repair or modification
18V-527Aug 13, 2018Awning may deploy while movingEquipment2,582Part replacement
18V-475Jul 18, 2018Inner wheel bearings may seize, which can cause the trailer wheels to lock-upSuspension164Part replacement
18V-051Jan 12, 2018Laminated plastic touch pad on the jack may crack or separate allowing water to enter, potentially causing the jack to operate unintentionallyEquipment1,349Part replacement
17V-677Oct 26, 2017Slide room arm may contact and damage the passenger side rear tireEquipment77Part replacement
17V-517Aug 23, 2017Spindle nut on the axles may not have been torqued to the proper specificationsSuspension69Part replacement
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints

What owners reported about the 2018 Forest River Rockwood

The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.

10 complaints on file, page 1 of 1.

  1. Filed Oct 20, 2025Failure Oct 10, 2025Cardington, OHStructure

    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 remained at the dealer unrepaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure.

    NHTSA complaint 11694532
  2. Filed Mar 21, 2023Failure Nov 1, 2022Ocean Springs, MSUnderbody shields

    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
  3. Filed Jul 6, 2022Failure Jun 26, 20225,000 milesAtwater, CATires

    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
  4. Filed Jun 27, 2022Failure Jun 22, 2022Lemoore, CATires

    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: Castle Rock ST Radial 226, Tire Size: ST225/75/R15, DOT Number: JULTMT3017 was bulging. The failure mileage was unknown.

    NHTSA complaint 11471203
  5. Filed Jan 12, 2022Failure Jan 12, 2022Mays Landing, NJTires

    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
  6. Filed Jul 22, 2021Failure Jul 17, 2021Walland, TNBodyCrash

    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 damage to our just purchased trailer. The exterior kitchen door was completely ripped off and unsalvageable. It is obvious that it had popped open, based on where the door shows impact. Also, when the door made the impact, it tore a small place in the side of the trailer body, again making it obvious the door had been pushed up and to an angle at impact. The front of the cabinets in the exterior kitchen flew off, and the refrigerator came open causing shelves from inside to shatter in the road. Therefore, in addition to the door being ripped off, there were a lot of debris flying out with it, which again could have caused serious injury. The trailer is available for inspection, however we will not be moving it again. Someone would need to come to trailer. Safety was put at risk because the door could have made impact with another vehicle, and/or the flying debris could have caused serious accident or injuries. It has not been reproduced or confirmed by dealer, as the damage is there and obvious in photos. We are not comfortable towing the trailer again. Police and insurance were not involved, because we were able to settle directly with owners of mailbox. There was no warning, and we were not aware of this being a problem, as we had just purchased the trailer.

    NHTSA complaint 11425903
  7. Filed Jul 19, 2021Failure Jul 14, 2021Oakley, CATires

    Tire size ST225/75/R15 On 7/16/2020 we were travelling and our passenger tire blew causing damage to the side of our trailer. We were on the Antioch Bridge and when we heard the noise we had to travel over a mile to slowly reach a safe area to pull over. When we got home we inspected the other tires and found that another tire had a huge bump on it. We replaced both tires at Les Schwab. We were told that these tires were not recommended to be on a trailer. Then on 7/14/2021 we were travelling on the highway and we heard a loud noise. We pulled over and discovered that one of the other original tires on the trailer had blown now making 3/4 tires. The tire had completely come apart, again very unsafe. We decided to take that tire and the 4th and final original tire to be replaced, by Les Schwab, only to be told the 4th tire also had very unusual wire exposure and very unsafe. In neither of the incidents was there any impact that caused the blowout. Both times my family of 5 was travelling in the towing vehicle. These tires have very low mileage. We were refunded a small portion of the cost, by the tires manafacturer.

    NHTSA complaint 11425591
  8. Filed May 10, 2021Failure May 1, 20216,000 milesOrland Park, ILBody

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 FOREST RIVER ROCKWOOD. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE TRANSFERRING THE TRAILER, THE WATER BRACKET FROM THE WATER TANK DETACHED FROM THE TRAILER. THE CONTACT PARKED ON THE SIDE OF THE ROADWAY AND COMPLETELY DETACHED THE WATER TANK FROM THE TRAILER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ALL THREE WATER TANKS WERE USING THE SAME 10 INCH BRACKETS. TERRY'S RV CENTER (20450 SOUTH LA GRANGE ROAD, FRANKFORT, IL 60423, (815) 464-7510) WAS CONTACTED AND MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 6,000. ## VIN PASSED ## FOREST RIVER 2018 GEO PRO G19 ##

    NHTSA complaint 11415818
  9. Filed Jan 14, 2021Failure Dec 29, 202015,000 milesFountain Valley, CABody

    WHILE DRIVING THROUGH A PARKING LOT, THE GRAY WASTEWATER TANK OF THE TRAVEL TRAILER FELL OFF OUT FROM UNDER THE FRAME. ONE OF THE CROSSBARS SUPPORTING THE TANK PERPENDICULARLY HAD FAILED. THE TANK, 7FT STEEL SUPPORT (APPROX 15LBS), AND OTHER PLASTIC PIPING COMPONENTS SIMPLY FELL OFF FROM THIS FAILURE AND COULD HAVE CAUSED A CATASTROPHIC INCIDENT HAD THIS OCCURRED AT SPEED OR ON A MAJOR HIGHWAY. IT APPEARS THAT THE SUPPORTING STRAPS OR OTHER STEEL ELEMENTS FOUND ON THE FRESHWATER TANK TO HELP WITH EXTRA SUPPORT ARE NOT BEING INCLUDED FOR THE GRAY OR BLACK WATER TANKS.

    NHTSA complaint 11388230
  10. Filed Mar 24, 2020Failure Feb 24, 2020Cedar City, UTBody

    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
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations

NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year

Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins

3 manufacturer communications cover this model year

Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.

  • 10C1387 Jul 19, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Helpful document to remove and replace a flush floor slideroom box/floor.
  • 101068 Sep 3, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    The under-mount sinks may not have the appropriate amount of retaining clips to keep the sink from falling out of place.
  • 510780 Sep 28, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Per the service bulletin from Dometic ?Dometic Corporation has identified a visual cosmetic defect that has occurred on our Dometic DM2652 refrigerators up in the freezer compartment. This does NOT occur on all units, but may be present on units with serial…
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.