2014 FOREST RIVER ROCKWOOD — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
8
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2014 FOREST RIVER ROCKWOOD
The 2014 FOREST RIVER ROCKWOOD has received a total of 8 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT. The most commonly reported problems involve the Suspension (4 complaints), Wheels (2 complaints), and Electrical System (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2014 FOREST RIVER ROCKWOOD
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2014 FOREST RIVER ROCKWOOD, potentially affecting up to 10,252 vehicles.
Recall 15V080000 — EQUIPMENT
| 726 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: If the foam insulation or loose wiring contacts the heating element, there is an increased risk of fire.
Remedy: 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...
View full details →Recall 13V203000 — EQUIPMENT
| 9,526 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2014 FOREST RIVER ROCKWOOD
8 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2014 FOREST RIVER ROCKWOOD. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
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…
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…
TL* 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. *LN 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 VEHICLE NEEDS AXLES THAT SUPPORT A HIGHER WEIGHT LIMIT. *DL
TL* 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. *LN 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 VEHICLE NEEDS AXLES THAT SUPPORT A HIGHER WEIGHT LIMIT. *DL
TL* 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.
Safety Rating for the 2014 FOREST RIVER ROCKWOOD
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2014 FOREST RIVER ROCKWOOD in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2014 FOREST RIVER ROCKWOOD
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2014 FOREST RIVER ROCKWOOD
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FOREST RIVER ROCKWOOD
- 2010 FOREST RIVER ROCKWOOD — 2 complaints
- 2012 FOREST RIVER ROCKWOOD — 18 complaints
- 2013 FOREST RIVER ROCKWOOD — 7 complaints
- 2014 FOREST RIVER ROCKWOOD (current)
- 2015 FOREST RIVER ROCKWOOD — 18 complaints
- 2016 FOREST RIVER ROCKWOOD — 13 complaints
- 2017 FOREST RIVER ROCKWOOD — 10 complaints
- 2018 FOREST RIVER ROCKWOOD — 10 complaints
- 2019 FOREST RIVER ROCKWOOD — 8 complaints
Other FOREST RIVER Models
- FOREST RIVER CHEROKEE — 191 total complaints
- FOREST RIVER GEORGETOWN — 183 total complaints
- FOREST RIVER WILDWOOD — 139 total complaints
- FOREST RIVER SALEM — 136 total complaints
- FOREST RIVER FLAGSTAFF — 100 total complaints
- FOREST RIVER SHASTA — 88 total complaints
- FOREST RIVER CARDINAL — 81 total complaints
- FOREST RIVER WILDCAT — 72 total complaints