Model year

2021 Forest River Rockwood

Trailer, Not Applicable, built in United States. Owner complaints on file from Jun 2, 2020 to Sep 6, 2022.

Recall campaigns covering this model year399k vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints66.0 times the median 2021 trailer
Severity index33.32021 trailers average 7.7
First 24 months4Complaints in its first two years
Complaints over time

Complaints about the 2021 Forest River Rockwood peaked in 2020, with 3 filed

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

012320203202120222023202420252026
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Components

33% of complaints about the 2021 Forest River Rockwood name equipment

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

Equipment
2
Structure
2
Wheels
2
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls

3 recall campaigns cover the 2021 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 2021 Forest River Rockwood
CampaignFiledSubjectComponentVehiclesRemedy
22V-243Apr 13, 2022Quick disconnect fittings in the LP gas system may be cracked, causing a gas leakEquipment99,190Part replacement
21V-236Apr 5, 2021Pin box may be under-rated for the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of the vehicleStructure211Part replacement
20V-376Jun 26, 2020Federal Placard indicates an incorrect Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)Equipment74Part replacement
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints

What owners reported about the 2021 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.

6 complaints on file, page 1 of 1.

  1. Filed Sep 6, 2022Failure Aug 29, 2022Knoxville, TNUnknown or other

    The motors on the Dometic 9200 RV Awnings are failing. The motors do not have enough torque to effectively operate the awnings. When campers are caught off guard at campsites it is difficult to secure the awning and prevent it from opening during interstate driving. I've contacted Dometic manufacturing, and they tell me the 3316605-001 motor has been replaced with a 3317084.000U. They do not have any motors in stock and recommended I search for a replacement on-line. I called local supply stores and searched online for motor sources, and they are not available. There is a 6-to-8-week backlog for orders. According to the Forest River blogs, many RV owners are experiencing the same issue. My 2021 Forest River Rockwood 2905S Trailer is equipped with a Dometic MFG 925NR18.301UL and I have to close the Awning manually. I am requesting that a recall be placed on Dometic 9200 awnings, and that the manufacturer upgrade the motor and/or system that will safely and consistently operate the awning.

    NHTSA complaint 11483082
  2. Filed Feb 7, 2022Failure Feb 3, 2022800 milesDepew, OKEquipment, Critical fasteners

    The contact owns a 2021 Forest River Rockwood RV. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH on the freeway, the RV was driven to a rest stop where it was discovered that the air conditioning unit had dislodged from the roof of the RV. The RV was taken to the local dealer where it was determined that the bolts used to secure the air conditioning unit to the top of the RV had failed. The RV was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 800.

    NHTSA complaint 11450741
  3. Filed Jun 28, 2021Failure Jun 25, 20213,500 milesClearwater, FLOven/stove/cooktopFire

    The contact owned a 2021 Forest River Rockwood. The contact stated while driving approximately 60 mph and hauling the attached RV, the driver was alerted that there were flames and smoke coming from the RV. After stopping to inspect the RV it was discovered that flames and smoke were coming from the stove and oven area of the RV. The fire department was called to the scene and extinguished the flames. The RV was destroyed. A fire report was filed. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer was contacted. The manufacturer was not yet notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 3,500.

    NHTSA complaint 11422710
  4. Filed Nov 30, 2020Failure Nov 25, 2020100 milesCeres, CAWheels

    I WAS INSPECTING MY TRAVEL TRAILER WHEN I NOTICE THAT MY TIRES LOOKED WORN- I LOOKED UP MY BRAND NEW INFORMATION ON MY TIRES AND THE ONLY MATCHING DOT NUMBER WAS THE SPARE TIRE IN WHICH IT WAS THE ONLY NEW TIRE ON THE BRAND NEW ROCKWOOD

    NHTSA complaint 11377021
  5. Filed Oct 15, 2020Failure Oct 6, 202040 milesGloucester, VAWheels

    I WANTED TO BRING SOMETHING TO YOUR ATTENTION, (I SENT THIS TO THE MANUFACTURER WITH NO RESPONSE) I JUST PURCHASED THE ABOVE CAMPER TRAILER ON OCTOBER 3, 2020, TOOK IT TO GET THE TIRES BALANCED ON OCTOBER 6, 2020, WHEN THE TECH STARTED TO BALANCE THE FIRST TIRE, THE TECH COULD HEAR SOMETHING MOVING INSIDE THE TIRE, SO I ASKED HIM TO TAKE THE TIRE OFF AND SEE WHAT IT WAS. AS YOU CAN SEE FROM THE ATTACHED PHOTOS, THERE WERE SEVERAL LARGE AND SMALL PIECES OF STAINLESS STEEL CLAMP MATERIAL INSIDE THE TIRE, EATING AWAY FROM THE TIRE INSIDE OUT, THE SS CAME FROM THE TST TRUCK TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM, OUR FIRST THOUGHT WAS THAT SOMEONE FROM THE FACTORY WAS JUST TOSSING THE SCRAPS FROM THE CLAMPS IN THE TIRE BUT AFTER FURTHER INVESTIGATION, IT APPEARS THAT THE EXCESS OF THE CLAMP, THERE WAS APPROXIMATELY 7.5' OF SCRAP IN EACH TIRE. THIS IS COMING FROM THE FACTORY LIKE THIS!! THE DIRECTIONS FROM THE TST INSIDE THE TIRE SYSTEM CLEARLY STATES THAT THE EXCESS NEEDS TO BE REMOVED TO PREVENT TIRE DAMAGE. THIS IS DEFINITELY A LIFE SAFETY HAZARD THAT I THOUGHT THAT SOMEONE SHOULD KNOW ABOUT IT. I GOT LUCKY AND CAUGHT IT WHEN I GOT MY TIRES BALANCED. FOREST RIVER INSTALLS THESE SENSORS IN ALL THEIR TRAILERS, I CANNOT IMAGE HOW MANY UNITS ARE ON THE ROAD WITH THIS HAZARD INSIDE THEIR TIRES.

    NHTSA complaint 11364447
  6. Filed Jun 2, 2020Failure May 12, 202065 milesManteca, CABody1 injured

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2021 FOREST RIVER ROCKWOOD ULTRA LITE *2608* (ADDED BY HARRISON, 6/3/20). THE CONTACT STATED THAT UPON HIS WIFE GOING UP THE STAIRS AND PULLING ON THE ENTRY DOOR HANDLE LOCATED ON THE OUTSIDE THE TRAILER, THE HANDLE FRACTURED CAUSING THE CONTACT'S WIFE TO FALL AND SUSTAIN A CONTUSION TO THE BACK OF HER HEAD ALONG WITH BODY BRUISES SUCH AS HER BACK AND RIGHT SHOULDER. THE CONTACTS WIFE SOUGHT MEDICAL ATTENTION FOR HER INJURIES WHERE THEY CONFIRMED SHE SUFFERED BRAIN BLEEDING. THE CONTACT SPOKE WITH TOSCANO RV CENTER LOCATED AT 2531 E PACHECO BLVD, LOS BANOS, CA 93635 AND THEY SENT HIM A REPLACEMENT HANDLE FOR HIM TO INSTALL. THE HANDLE WAS REPLACED AND FUNCTIONED AS DESIGNED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 65. *BF CONSUMER STATED HANDLE MADE WITH HOLLOW TURFING.*JB

    NHTSA complaint 11327014
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations

NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year

Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins

9 manufacturer communications cover this model year

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

  • 101526 Jul 1, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    The Wi-Fi Ranger Teton Wi-Fi Booster Hood/Cover may develop cracks.
  • 101498 Mar 28, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This document is intended to aid customers and dealers in locating TV backers in the exterior side walls of the vehicle and interior walls of the vehicle in order to successfully mount a TV.
  • 10C1399 Aug 4, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Document indicating the general location of the Lippert Components - One Control box in the vehicle.
  • 511377 Aug 2, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    As per Lippert Components Technical Service Bulletin 11-004-21. The slide room actuator was assembled incorrectly, which may cause the room to become stuck in the out position and prevent from fully retracting.
  • 10C1387 Jul 19, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Helpful document to remove and replace a flush floor slideroom box/floor.
  • 831334 May 19, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    It was discovered that the manufacturing plant did not cut a stress relief line in the upper deck Driver Side and in on certain models, Passenger Side under the slide room(s). The upper deck in the Impression Fifth-Wheel needs to flex, without the "stress r…
  • 101279 Feb 24, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    The pocket door header is missing a backer.
  • 10D1247 Oct 26, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    The Spare Tire size is listed incorrectly on the Federal Placard. The Federal Placard on your vehicle lists the spare tire as a ST205/75R15D but the actual spare tire size is a ST225/75R15D.
  • 10G1198 Jul 17, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    The sidewall-mounted rail used to hang the griddle bracket and griddle from was mounted to low. The wheel fender interferes with and does not allow the griddle bracket to rest against the vehicle as intended.
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.