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2014 Forest River RockwoodProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 6 owner complaints about the 2014 Forest River Rockwood, most often about the suspension. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 13V-203 the manufacturer reports only 57% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Lowest repair rate 57%Owner complaints61 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage38kSuspension, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through January 11, 2022. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2014 Forest River Rockwood has problems

6 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Suspension40
Wheels20
Electrical system11
Tires10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

2 recalls

2014 Forest River Rockwood recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

74%repaired · 2017 Q1

Equipment

Recall 15V-080 · Feb 10, 2015 · 726 vehicles · 535 repaired

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

Problem, fix and repair progress →

57%repaired · 2015 Q1

Equipment

Recall 13V-203 · May 17, 2013 · 9,526 vehicles · 5,440 repaired

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…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Forest River.

Best & worst years

2014 vs. every other Rockwood year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Rockwood median. How we score

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  • Caution
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1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2014 Forest River Rockwood, and the recalls they led to.

  1. Safety Act ViolationsAQ14002 · closed Jul 31, 2015
    No recall
In owners' words

What Rockwood owners report

Recent suspension complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

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…
Complaint 11447009 · Jan 11, 2022
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…
Complaint 11351204 · Aug 25, 2020
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…
Complaint 11040674 · Oct 28, 2017 · 25,000 miles

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