repaired · 2021 Q2
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer
Risk. The damaged tire may leak air, resulting in a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.
2017 Forest River RockwoodProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 8 owner complaints about the 2017 Forest River Rockwood, most often about the structure. It is covered by 7 safety recalls, and for recall 17V-677 the manufacturer reports only 61% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 28, 2024. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2017 Forest River Rockwood has problems
8 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
2Structure
2Suspension
2Tires
2Wheels
1Service brakes
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 2 | 0 |
| Suspension | 2 | 0 |
| Tires | 2 | 0 |
| Wheels | 2 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
7 recalls
2017 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.
repaired · 2017 Q4
Other: labels
Risk. The incorrect Check Digit will hinder the registration of the vehicle, which can lead to improper licensing and the failure to properly account for the vehicle…
repaired · 2017 Q4
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Risk. Inaccurate GAWR information on the Federal placard can increase the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2017 Q4
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Risk. The incorrect information can cause the vehicle to be overloaded or result in axle failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
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repaired · 2021 Q4
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer
Risk. Tire deflation can increase the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2020 Q3
Electrical system: wiring
Risk. If the wires are not tied back and properly secured away from the heating element, the wires may contact the heating element, melt and short, increasing the…
repaired · 2017 Q4
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Risk. If the tires are run at a low pressure, they may overheat and fail, possibly causing a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.
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
2017 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
'93'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'10'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What Rockwood owners report
Recent structure complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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. A DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT…
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. IT HAS CUT INTO THE TIRE AS SEEN IN PHOTOS (ATTACHED) THE TIRE HAS NOT BEEN COMPLETELY DESTROYED HOWEVER IT CONTINUALLY BEING…
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