2014 Forest River Rockwood recalls and problems

The 2014 Forest River Rockwood has 2 safety recalls and 6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Forest River dealer.

Recalls
2
Complaints
6
Crashes / fires
0 / 1
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2014 Forest River Rockwood vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2014 Forest River Rockwood recalls

Recall 15V-080: Equipment

Reported Feb 10, 2015 · 726 vehicles affected · Forest River, Inc.

Problem: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2014 Rockwood and Flagstaff recreational vehicles manufactured June 26, 2014, to October 9, 2014, and equipped with the Chill Chaser option. In the affected vehicles, excessive foam insulation and/or loose wiring may touch the Chill Chaser heating element.

Risk: If the foam insulation or loose wiring contacts the heating element, there is an increased risk of fire.

Fix: Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the foam insulation and wiring, making any necessary repair, free of charge. The recall began on March 17, 2015. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-2640. Forest River's number for this recall is SB111014.

Recall 13V-203: Equipment

Reported May 17, 2013 · 9,526 vehicles affected · Forest River, Inc.

Problem: Forest River is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Forest River models Blue Ridge, Cardinal, Cherokee, Columbus, EVO, Georgetown, Flagstaff, Forester, Lexington, Puma, Rockwood, Sabre, Salem, Sandpiper, Sandstorm, Sierra, Stealth, Sunseeker, Wildcat, Wildwood, Work and Play and XLR; Coachmen models Brookstone, Catalina, Chaparral, Concord, Encounter, Freedom Express, Freelander, Leprechaun, Mirada, Pursuit, and Sportcoach; Prime Time models Avenger, Crusader, Lacrosse, Saniber, and Tracer; Palomino model Maverick Truck Camper; Cargo Mate model Eliminator and Shasta models Revere, Phoenix recreational vehicles manufactured from February 13, 2013, through April 18, 2013. Due to a design change in the power awning motor assembly, the motor assembly screws may unknowingly shear.

Risk: If the motor assembly screws shear, it is possible that the awning can unfurl unexpectedly, either while the vehicle is at rest or while in transit, increasing the risk of personal injury or a vehicle crash.

Fix: Forest River will notify owners and Dometic staff will replace the affected motors with motors of a different design. The safety recall began on July 29, 2013. Owners may contact Forest River at 1-574-389-4600 or Dometic at 1-888-447-0003 for more information. Owners are being instructed not to drive their vehicle until repairs can be performed.

2014 Forest River Rockwood problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Suspension4
Wheels2
Electrical System1
Tires1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 25,000 miles (median of owner reports).

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 2014 Forest River Rockwood complaints

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

Suspension · reported Jan 11, 2022
The tires are hitting the bottom floor if you hit the bumps or pot holes in road and causing the tire to bottom out on the floor of the trailer causing the tires to blow out and wear out prematurely. This was noticed on previous year models…
Tires · reported Aug 25, 2020
The contact owns a 2014 forest river rockwood. The contact stated while pulling the rv, she noticed all 4 tires had holes on the bottom of the camper. The rv was not diagnosed or repaired as of yet. A dealer was not contacted. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with NHTSA campaign number: 13v554000 (Suspension, tires). The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. Consumer states that there was water damage on the floor caused by the axles rubbing holes underneath the camper. Consumer spoke to an independent repairman who said that…
Electrical System · reported Mar 22, 2018
The contact owns a 2014 forest river rockwood camper model 2703ws. The contact stated that the camper input plug caught fire and caused the wires to burn. The contact inspected the plug himself and found that the input plug was not made with copper braided wires, rather the plug was made with solid loose wires, which caused the plug to burn. The camper was not taken to a dealer. The manufacturer was not notified. The camper was not repaired. There was no mileage.
Suspension · at 25,000 miles · reported Oct 28, 2017
The axle bracket welds are failing on both dexter 4,000 lb axles on our 2014 rockwood 3025w windjammer travel trailer for the second time. Under normal driving conditions and within the rated weight for this vehicle. The first set were replaced under warranty 11/16. One year later the same failures occurred on the replaced dexter 4,000 # trailer axles. We have been denied replacement axles from forest river for the second occurrence. As observed at the lot of our local rv dealer on 10/27/2017: this year's 2017 forest river rockwood 3025w windjammer has a set of dexter 5,000 # axles.
Wheels · at 3,000 miles · reported Oct 14, 2015
Travel trailer tires cracked on side walls and around bead. Trailer new in 2014 less than 4000 miles on tires. Tires loose air pressure.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2014 Forest River Rockwood have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2014 Forest River Rockwood: 15V-080 (equipment), 13V-203 (equipment). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2014 Forest River Rockwood?

Owners report suspension problems most often (4 reports), followed by wheels (2). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 25,000 miles.

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.