Complaints over time
Complaints about the 2026 Forest River Rockwood by year filed
Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Model year
2026 Forest River Rockwood
Trailer, Not Applicable, built in United States. Owner complaints on file from Sep 9, 2026 to Sep 9, 2026.
Recall campaigns covering this model year215 vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints1Close to the median 2026 trailer
Severity index0.02026 trailers average 0.0
First 24 monthsOpenWindow has not closed yet
Components
100% of complaints about the 2026 Forest River Rockwood name equipment
Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls
2 recall campaigns cover the 2026 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.
| Campaign | Filed | Subject | Component | Vehicles | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25V-681 | Oct 10, 2025 | Waste water holding tank ventilation pipe may not be terminated outside the vehicle, which can lead to sewer gas entering the vehicle | Equipment | 8 | Repair or modification |
| 25V-538 | Aug 22, 2025 | Breakaway switch was wired to the incorrect side of the battery disconnect switch, making the breakaway switch inoperative | Electrical system | 7 | Not stated |
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 2026 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.
1 complaint on file, page 1 of 1.
- Filed Sep 9, 2026Failure Aug 17, 2026Newark, DERecreational vehicle/trailer, Unknown or other
We purchased a new 2026 travel trailer on XXX. We were sitting outside under our trailers' awning and had just gone in with our grandsons to put in a movie for them when we heard a large banging sound and after trying to open the door with much difficulty, we realized the awning had separated from the control arm without warning and had fallen with such force that it rocked the trailer. Prior to us going inside, the [XXX] was sitting directly under where the awning tube and arm fell. This control arm is under extreme pressure and given this downward force, I can’t imagine the injury he would have received to his head and possibly his neck and spine had we not gone in when we did. I contacted Lippert (awning manufacturer) but their C/S stated it was due to the weather that the pin holding the awning to the drive motor broke, not an issue with their drive pins. Pictures clearly show the rusted through pin. I fear their negligence will kill someone. There are a few critical points that need to be made regarding the hazard of the early rusting of this pin and it separating the motorized arm from the awning tube: •The breakage of this pin causing awning tube to separate from motor arm and fall could cause serious injury or worse to anyone in the area it lands. •Even when rolled up, had that pin broke while we were driving on Route 1 (heavily traveled with beach traffic at 65 – 70 mph) it would have caused not just a serious accident for us, but also anyone driving in back or next to us. The injuries would have been horrific and possibly killing us or others and causing serious damage to vehicles. •Most owners park their TTs in their driveway or an outdoor storage facility. Awnings separating from the arm would cause damage to any vehicles parked alongside it as well as possible injury to anyone near it. I believe an investigation/possible recall of these pins need to be made before loss of life or property occurs INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
NHTSA complaint 11763063
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins
2 manufacturer communications cover this model year
Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.
- 512060 May 13, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Thermostat inspection instructions. - 101978 Sep 24, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
The black and grey water holding tank may be wired in reverse as to read the level of the incorrect tank on the monitor panel.
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.