01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS
2019 Forest River Rockwood recall campaigns
NHTSA 19V317000
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Report received
- April 19, 2019
- Potential units
- 10campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019 Rockwood and Flagstaff recreational trailers. The wiring for the front bedroom air conditioning may have been improperly installed and may come in contact with the heat strip in the air conditioner.
Why it matters: If the wiring harness contacts the heat strip, the sheathing may melt, increasing the risk of fire.
Remedy
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will secure the air conditioner wiring harness away from the heat strip, free of charge. The recall began on May 6, 2019. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-8943. Forest River's number for this recall is 10C-1001.
Owner notification: May 6, 2019 · Filing manufacturer: Forest River, Inc.
NHTSA 19V084000
- Component
- LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
- Report received
- February 8, 2019
- Potential units
- 85campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Rockwood and Flagstaff recreational trailers. The bunk bed door latch fasteners that secure the bunk bed door closed may fail, allowing the door to open while moving.
Why it matters: If the exterior bunk bed door opens unexpectedly while the trailer is being towed, it can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Forest River has notified owners, and dealers will install the correct fasteners for the bunk bed door latches, free of charge. The recall began February 25, 2019. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-8943. Forest River's number for this recall is 10D-0950.
Owner notification: February 25, 2019 · Filing manufacturer: Forest River, Inc.
NHTSA 19V069000
- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC
- Report received
- February 1, 2019
- Potential units
- 2,454campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019 Flagstaff and Rockwood recreational trailers. The break-away safety switch may be improperly wired, and as a result, the trailer brakes will not apply in the event that the trailer disconnects from the tow vehicle.
Why it matters: The trailer's inability to apply the brakes in the event of a separation can increase the risk of crash.
Remedy
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a new wiring harness to maintain the supply of power to the brake system, free of charge. The recall began February 25, 2019. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-2640. Forest River's number for this recall is 10B-0943.
Owner notification: February 25, 2019 · Filing manufacturer: Forest River, Inc.
NHTSA 18V678000
- Component
- SUSPENSION
- Report received
- September 27, 2018
- Potential units
- 1,785campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019 Forest River Flagstaff and Rockwood recreational trailers. The brake mounting flanges on the torsion axles may be incorrectly oriented, which can result in premature brake failure.
Why it matters: Premature brake failure can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Forest River has notified owners, and dealers will replace the axles or hubs, free of charge. The recall began on October 12, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-2640 or Dexter customer service at 1-574-295-7888.
Owner notification: October 12, 2018 · Filing manufacturer: Forest River, Inc.
NHTSA 18V475000
- Component
- SUSPENSION
- Report received
- July 18, 2018
- Potential units
- 164campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Forest River Rockwood and Flagstaff trailers. The inner wheel bearings may seize, which can cause the trailer wheels to lock-up.
Why it matters: If a wheel locks up, there would be an increased the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace the inner wheel bearings, free of charge. The recall began on August 13, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-4053. Forest River's number for this recall is 10-0786.
Owner notification: August 13, 2018 · Filing manufacturer: Forest River, Inc.
02 / COMPONENT BREADTH