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2016 Forest River Rockwood

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

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9Owner complaints

Model-year median: 1.5

1Recall campaigns

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0Investigations

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How this year compares

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What owners reported most

Electrical System
3Structure
3Suspension
2Unknown Or Other
2Tires
1
All reported categories
Visibility/wiper
1Wheels
1

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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

Limited mileage data: 7 of 9 reports include usable mileage. There isn’t enough coverage to show a useful chart.

NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.

What to inspect

Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • Electrical System. Review the 3 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Structure. Review the 3 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Suspension. Review the 2 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

0 crash reports1 fire reports0 injury reports

Structure complaints

3 reports
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500 miles · Jun 13, 2020
Electrical SystemStructureWheels

HAD 2 BLOWOUTS ON SAME TIRE WITHIN 500 MILES, THE DAY AFTER WE BOUGHT IT FROM CAMPING WORLD. THIS IS EXACTLY WHAT HAPPENED. SUMMARY: FOREST RIVER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012-2013 ROCKWOOD, WINDJAMMER, VLITE AND FLAGSTAFF TRAVEL TRAILERS MANUFACTURED FEBRUARY 3, 2012, THROUGH FEBRUARY 4, 2013. WHEN AN AFFECTED TRAILE…

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HAD 2 BLOWOUTS ON SAME TIRE WITHIN 500 MILES, THE DAY AFTER WE BOUGHT IT FROM CAMPING WORLD. THIS IS EXACTLY WHAT HAPPENED. SUMMARY: FOREST RIVER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012-2013 ROCKWOOD, WINDJAMMER, VLITE AND FLAGSTAFF TRAVEL TRAILERS MANUFACTURED FEBRUARY 3, 2012, THROUGH FEBRUARY 4, 2013. WHEN AN AFFECTED TRAILER HITS A LARGE BUMP OR POT HOLE, THE TRAILER TIRE MAY CONTACT THE BOTTOM OF THE FLOOR. CONSEQUENCE: AS A RESULT, THE TIRE MAY BECOME DAMAGED AND POSSIBLY BLOW OUT WHICH MAY CAUSE A LOSS OF CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. REMEDY: FOREST RIVER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL ADD A LIFT KIT BETWEEN THE FRAME AND THE AXLE MOUNTING BRACKETS, FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FOREST RIVER AT 1-[XXX]. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

NHTSA ODI #11328635

1,500 miles · Feb 13, 2017
Structure

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 FOREST RIVER ROCKWOOD. AFTER DRIVING 60 MPH, THE CONTACT OBSERVED THAT THE SHOWER PANEL FRACTURED WITHOUT WARNING. THE RV TRAILER WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 1,500.

NHTSA ODI #10954208

1,200 miles · Nov 30, 2016
Electrical SystemStructureVisibility/wiper

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 FOREST RIVER ROCKWOOD RV. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WINDOWS FAILED TO OPERATE WITHOUT WARNING. IN ADDITION, THE HOOD VENT OVER THE STOVE THAT RELEASED THE FUMES WHILE COOKING WOULD NOT OPEN AND THE ELECTRICAL POWER FAILED THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN RV DEALER, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE …

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 FOREST RIVER ROCKWOOD RV. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WINDOWS FAILED TO OPERATE WITHOUT WARNING. IN ADDITION, THE HOOD VENT OVER THE STOVE THAT RELEASED THE FUMES WHILE COOKING WOULD NOT OPEN AND THE ELECTRICAL POWER FAILED THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN RV DEALER, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 1,200. UPDATED 02/07/17*LJ INVALID VIN UPDATED 7/12/18*JB

NHTSA ODI #10928761

Official recalls

1

20V221000 · Tires

Apr 17, 2020

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2016 Rockwood RLT2604WS, WRLT2604WS, Flagstaff FLT26RLWS and WFLT26RLWS recreational trailers. Due to insufficient clearance between the front tire and slide out actuator, the tire may contact the slide out bracket and become damaged.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: If the front tire becomes damaged, it may fail and cause a loss control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a lift kit that will provide the proper clearance between the tire and the slide out bracket. Damaged tires will be replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began May 11, 2020. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-8943. Forest River's number for this recall is 10D-1159.

Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗

NHTSA investigations

0

No exact-year investigations in this snapshot.