2002 Forest River Rockwood recalls and problems

The 2002 Forest River Rockwood has 1 safety recall and 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Forest River dealer.

Recalls
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Complaints
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Crashes / fires
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Injuries / deaths
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Recalls may cover only some 2002 Forest River Rockwood vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2002 Forest River Rockwood recalls

Recall 07V-085: Equipment

Reported Mar 5, 2007 · 128,000 vehicles affected · FOREST RIVER, INC.

Problem: Certain recreational vehicles equipped with a two-door refrigerator, manufactured by the dometic corporation, may have a defect in the boiler tube. Pressurized coolant solution could be released into an area where an ignition source (Gas flame) is present.

Risk: Release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire.

Fix: Forest river will be working with dometic in order to repair these refrigerators (Please see 06e076). Dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse free of charge. Dometic has retained stericycle inc. To manage this campaign. Stericycle will assist you in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with scheduling of appointments. Owners may contact dometic/stericycle at 1-888-446-5157 or forest river at 1-574-389-4600,

2002 Forest River Rockwood problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Tires1

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2002 Forest River Rockwood complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Tires · reported Oct 23, 2003
I had 2 tire separations or blow outs on the carlisle tires on my travel trailer. In my towing mirror I noticed small chunks of tire coming off, then immediately the tire blew out. There was absolutely no warning when the 2nd tire blew out. Tires were less than 2 years old with less than 2,000 miles on them, properly inflated, showed no signs of dry rot, wear or apparent defects. Travel trailer sustained damage from 2nd blow out.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2002 Forest River Rockwood have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2002 Forest River Rockwood: 07V-085 (equipment). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2002 Forest River Rockwood?

Owners report tires problems most often (1 reports).

Are Forest River recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Forest River dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.