2017 Forest River Rockwood
Only 8 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 8 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
COMPLAINTS PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1993 | 1 |
| 1997 | 0 |
| 1998 | 0 |
| 1999 | 0 |
| 2000 | 0 |
| 2001 | 0 |
| 2002 | 1 |
| 2003 | 10 |
| 2004 | 1 |
| 2005 | 0 |
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2008 | 0 |
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2012 | 8 |
| 2013 | 6 |
| 2014 | 6 |
| 2015 | 12 |
| 2016 | 9 |
| 2017 | 8 |
| 2018 | 10 |
| 2019 | 8 |
| 2020 | 13 |
| 2021 | 6 |
| 2022 | 12 |
| 2023 | 2 |
| 2024 | 2 |
| 2026 | 0 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
Only 8 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
2 of 8 total reports mention: wheels.
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WHILE TRAVELING HOME FROM CAMPING ON I-4, THE LEFT REAR TRAILER TIRE BLEW. AFTER SAFELY GETTING TO THE SIDE OF THE HIGHWAY, I DISCOVERED THE RIGHT SIDE TIRE WAS ALSO BLOWN ON THE SAME AXLE. I HAD TO PUT TWO NEW TIRES ON MY CAMPER.
NHTSA ODI report, 20180821
2 of 8 total reports mention: suspension.
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SLIDE OUT MECHANISM IN RIGHT REAR WHEEL PASSENGER SIDE IS INSTALLED/BUILT/DESIGNED SO THAT PART OF IT'S MECHANISM MADE OF 1/4" STEEL STICKS INTO THE TIRE OF THE VEHICLE.
NHTSA ODI report, 20171016
2 of 8 total reports mention: structure.
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FOREST RIVER ROCKWOOD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE UPPER AND LOWER METAL BRACKETS WERE BENT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED AS OF YET. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED THAT THE WATER TANK MAY FALL OFF THE TRAILER.
NHTSA ODI report, 20200929
SLIDE OUT MECHANISM IN RIGHT REAR WHEEL PASSENGER SIDE IS INSTALLED/BUILT/DESIGNED SO THAT PART OF IT'S MECHANISM MADE OF 1/4" STEEL STICKS INTO THE TIRE OF THE VEHICLE.
NHTSA ODI report, 20171016
1 of 8 total reports mentions: tires.
1 of 8 total reports mentions: tires.
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The contact owns a 2017 Forest River Rockwood RV equipped with Castle Rock Tires, Tire Line: Radial ST226, Tire Size: 225/75/R15, DOT Number: (N/A).
NHTSA ODI report, 20240528
SAFETY TIMELINE
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2017 Rockwood and Flagstaff trailers manufactured July 8, 2016, to July 11, 2016.
Remedy: Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will provide a corrected Federal Placard, free of charge. The recall began on September 18, 2015. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-2640.
Campaign 16V549000 — check if this car was fixed
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2017 Flagstaff and Rockwood trailers equipped with two air conditioners.
Remedy: Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a remedy kit to constrain the wires, free of charge. The recall began on November 1, 2016. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-5164.
Campaign 16V728000 — check if this car was fixed
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2017 Flagstaff and Rockwood recreational trailers.
Remedy: Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace the Federal Placard with a corrected one, free of charge. The recall began on March 27, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-2640.
Campaign 17V172000 — check if this car was fixed
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2017 Rockwood and Flagstaff recreational trailers. The slide room mounting bracket on these vehicles may contact the driver side front tire, potentially damaging it and causing tire deflation.
Remedy: Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a rearward offset mounting bracket head to keep the slide room bracket from touching the tire, free of charge. The recall began on April 12, 2017.
Campaign 17V129000 — check if this car was fixed
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2017 Rockwood and Flagstaff recreational vehicles. The Federal Placard may indicate an incorrect Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) of 2,200 lbs when the correct GAWR actually is 3,000 lbs.
Remedy: Forest River will notify owner's, and dealers will install a corrected Federal Placard, free of charge. The recall began on April 21, 2017. Owner's may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-2640.
Campaign 17V235000 — check if this car was fixed
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2017 Rockwood travel trailers, models RLF8301WS and RLF8301WS-W. The affected vehicles have a Federal Placard with an incorrect ninth place check digit printed on the VIN label.
Remedy: Forest River will notify owners, and will provide a corrected Federal Placard, free of charge. The recall began on July 21, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-5164.
Campaign 17V445000 — check if this car was fixed
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Rockwood and Flagstaff travel trailers. The slide room arm may contact and damage the passenger side rear tire.
Remedy: Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a lift kit to elevate the chassis and replace any tire that has evidence of damage, free of charge. The recall began on November 30, 2017.
Campaign 17V677000 — check if this car was fixed
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
2017 Forest River Rockwood — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for wheels issues (2 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for suspension issues (2 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for structure issues (2 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 16V549000 (equipment, tires) has been completed.
- Verify recall 16V728000 (electrical system, equipment) has been completed.
- Verify recall 17V172000 (equipment) has been completed.
- Verify recall 17V129000 (equipment) has been completed.
- Verify recall 17V235000 (equipment) has been completed.
- Verify recall 17V445000 (equipment) has been completed.
- Verify recall 17V677000 (equipment) has been completed.
FAQ
Is the 2017 Forest River Rockwood reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Forest River Rockwood?
The most-reported component is wheels, accounting for 25% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2017 Forest River Rockwood have?
7 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.