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2021 Forest River Rockwood

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  • Equipment. Review the 2 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Structure. Review the 2 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Wheels. 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 reports1 injury reports

Structure complaints

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800 miles · Feb 7, 2022
EquipmentStructure

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 us…

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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 ODI #11450741

65 miles · Jun 2, 2020
StructureInjury

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 HEA…

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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 ODI #11327014

Official recalls

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22V243000 · Equipment:recreational Vehicle/trailer:lpg Systems:lines And Fittings

Apr 13, 2022

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Coachmen Adrenaline, Apex, Catalina, Freedom Express, Spirit, East to West Alta, Della Terra, Silver Lake, Forest River Cedar Creek, Cherokee, Columbus, Flagstaff, Impression, Ozark, Rockwood, Sabre, Salem, Sandstorm, Shockwave, Stealth, Stealth Evo, Vengeance, Vibe, Wildwood, XLR Toyhauler, Palomino Puma, Prime Time Avenger, Crusader, Lacrosse, Sanibel, Shasta Oasis, 2022 Coachmen Cross Trail, Prism, Forest River Aurora, Rainier, Wildcat, Work and Play, Prime Time Tracer, 2021-2023 Coachmen Leprechaun, and 2022-2023 Coachmen Freelander fifth wheel and travel trailer recreational vehicles. The quick disconnect fittings in the LP gas system may be cracked, causing a gas leak.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: A gas leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the quick disconnect and perform a LP system check, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 20, 2022. Owners may contact the applicable customer service number for their vehicle model. Please see the recall report for the list of phone numbers.

21V236000 · Structure

Apr 5, 2021

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021 Forest River Rockwood and Flagstaff fifth wheels recreational vehicles. The pin box may be under-rated for the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of the vehicle.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: The underrated pin-box may fail, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, and if necessary replace the pin box, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed May 7, 2021. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-8943. Forest River's number for this recall is 10C-1319.

20V376000 · Equipment:other:labels

Jun 26, 2020

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Rockwood trailers, model RLT2205S-W. The Federal Placard indicates an incorrect Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR).

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: The incorrect Federal Placard may result in the operator unknowingly overloading the vehicle, causing loss of control, and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will provide replacement placards that contain the accurate information, free of charge. This recall began July 17, 2020. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-8943. Forest River's number for this recall is 10B-1185.

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NHTSA investigations

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