Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer
Risk. A loss of brake function increases the risk of a crash.
NHTSA has logged 12 owner complaints about the 2022 Forest River Rockwood, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 22V-243 the manufacturer reports only 54% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 17, 2026. Updated daily.
12 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 3 | 2 |
| Service brakes | 3 | 1 |
| Wheels | 2 | 1 |
| Equipment | 2 | 1 |
| Tires | 2 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 0 |
| Power train | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
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.
Risk. A loss of brake function increases the risk of a crash.
Risk. An awning that drops or extends beyond normal operation can increase the risk of injury.
Risk. An awning that drops or extends beyond normal operation can increase the risk of injury.
Risk. A gas leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
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.
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
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
There was a fire that was created with the factory installed wiring that initiated at the shore power connection where one of the 50 amp wires was loose, heated up, melted the surrounding area and started a fire.
The contact owns a 2022 Forest River Rockwood. The contact stated that while the RV was parked, there was a short circuit causing the RV to catch fire from the inside. The fire marshals extinguished the fire. There was a police report filed. There were no injuries. The RV was taken to a dealer,…
The contact owns a 2022 Forest River Rockwood Trailer. The contact stated that upon purchase of the trailer; several, exposed electrical wires were left hanging from underneath the trailer. The contact also stated that the electrical winch that raised the canopy would remain active. The contact…
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.