2023 Forest River Rockwood recalls and problems

The 2023 Forest River Rockwood has 2 recalls and 2 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is equipment.

How the 2023 compares
Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Average complaint count among 21 Rockwood model years — 13th most.

2recalls
2complaints
0crashes
0fires
0injuries
—median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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2 recalls

Equipment

Aug 26, 2022 · NHTSA campaign 22V643000 · 6 vehicles

Problem: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2023 Rockwood and Flagstaff fifth wheels. The Federal Placard states an axle rating of 5,200 lbs, when the correct axle rating is 5,000 lbs.

Risk: An incorrect axle rating can result in the vehicle being overloaded, causing a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy & notes

Dealers will replace the Federal Placards, free of charge. Dealers were notified August 26, 2022. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-8943. Forest River's number for this recall is 10-1549.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Equipment

Aug 1, 2022 · NHTSA campaign 22V558000 · 244 vehicles

Problem: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2022 Flagstaff and 2022-2023 Rockwood tent campers. The axle may be installed backwards, which can reduce brake function.

Risk: A loss of brake function increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy & notes

Dealers will inspect and properly install the axle if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 24, 2022. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-642-8943. Forest River's number for this recall is 10-1539.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Equipment1
Fuel System1
Tires1

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

2023 vs. other Forest River Rockwood years

2002: 1 complaints20022003: 10 complaints2004: 1 complaints20042006: 1 complaints2007: 1 complaints20072010: 1 complaints2012: 8 complaints20122013: 6 complaints2014: 6 complaints20142015: 12 complaints2016: 9 complaints20162017: 8 complaints2018: 10 complaints20182019: 8 complaints2020: 13 complaints2020132021: 6 complaints2022: 12 complaints20222023: 2 complaints2024: 2 complaints20242025: 1 complaints2026: 1 complaints20261

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2023. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2023 Forest River Rockwood have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns covering the 2023 Forest River Rockwood, the latest from Aug 26, 2022 (equipment). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2023 Forest River Rockwood?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention equipment (1), fuel system (1), tires (1). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.