FOREST RIVER ROCKWOOD 2016

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These are official manufacturer recalls ordered by NHTSA for safety defects. If you own this vehicle, contact your dealer immediately for free repairs.

Forest River, Inc.
NHTSA Campaign: 20V221000 SAFETY RECALL
83 Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Apr 17, 2020
Safety Issue:

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2016 Rockwood RLT2604WS, WRLT2604WS, Flagstaff FLT26RLWS and WFLT26RLWS recreational trailers. Due to insufficient clearance between the front tire and slide out actuator, the tire may contact the slide out bracket and become damaged.

Potential Risk:
If the front tire becomes damaged, it may fail and cause a loss control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a lift kit that will provide the proper clearance between the tire and the slide out bracket. Damaged tires will be replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began May 11, 2020. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-8943. Forest River's number for this recall is 10D-1159.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local FOREST RIVER dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: FOREST RIVER
Mfg Campaign: 10D-1159
Notice Date: May 11, 2020
Recall Date: Apr 17, 2020

Consumer Complaints

13 Complaints
Forest River, Inc.
Campaign: 11328635 Other
Jun 13, 2020
Defect Description:

STRUCTURE:BODY

Potential Consequences:

HAD 2 BLOWOUTS ON SAME TIRE WITHIN 500 MILES, THE DAY AFTER WE BOUGHT IT FROM CAMPING WORLD. THIS IS EXACTLY WHAT HAPPENED. SUMMARY: FOREST RIVER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012-2013 ROCKWOOD, WINDJAMMER, VLITE AND FLAGSTAFF TRAVEL TRAILERS MANUFACTURED FEBRUARY 3, 2012, THROUGH FEBRUARY 4, 2013. WHEN AN AFFECTED TRAILER HITS A LARGE BUMP OR POT HOLE, THE TRAILER TIRE MAY CONTACT THE BOTTOM OF THE FLOOR. CONSEQUENCE: AS A RESULT, THE TIRE MAY BECOME DAMAGED AND POSSIBLY BLOW OUT WHICH MAY CAUSE A LOSS OF CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. REMEDY: FOREST RIVER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL ADD A LIFT KIT BETWEEN THE FRAME AND THE AXLE MOUNTING BRACKETS, FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FOREST RIVER AT 1-[XXX]. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

Corrective Action:

HAD 2 BLOWOUTS ON SAME TIRE WITHIN 500 MILES, THE DAY AFTER WE BOUGHT IT FROM CAMPING WORLD. THIS IS EXACTLY WHAT HAPPENED. SUMMARY: FOREST RIVER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012-2013 ROCKWOOD, WINDJAMMER, VLITE AND FLAGSTAFF TRAVEL TRAILERS MANUFACTURED FEBRUARY 3, 2012, THROUGH FEBRUARY 4, 2013. WHEN AN AFFECTED TRAILER HITS A LARGE BUMP OR POT HOLE, THE TRAILER TIRE MAY CONTACT THE BOTTOM OF THE FLOOR. CONSEQUENCE: AS A RESULT, THE TIRE MAY BECOME DAMAGED AND POSSIBLY BLOW OUT WHICH MAY CAUSE A LOSS OF CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. REMEDY: FOREST RIVER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL ADD A LIFT KIT BETWEEN THE FRAME AND THE AXLE MOUNTING BRACKETS, FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FOREST RIVER AT 1-[XXX]. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

Additional Notes:

HAD 2 BLOWOUTS ON SAME TIRE WITHIN 500 MILES, THE DAY AFTER WE BOUGHT IT FROM CAMPING WORLD. THIS IS EXACTLY WHAT HAPPENED. SUMMARY: FOREST RIVER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012-2013 ROCKWOOD, WINDJAMMER, VLITE AND FLAGSTAFF TRAVEL TRAILERS MANUFACTURED FEBRUARY 3, 2012, THROUGH FEBRUARY 4, 2013. WHEN AN AFFECTED TRAILER HITS A LARGE BUMP OR POT HOLE, THE TRAILER TIRE MAY CONTACT THE BOTTOM OF THE FLOOR. CONSEQUENCE: AS A RESULT, THE TIRE MAY BECOME DAMAGED AND POSSIBLY BLOW OUT WHICH MAY CAUSE A LOSS OF CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. REMEDY: FOREST RIVER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL ADD A LIFT KIT BETWEEN THE FRAME AND THE AXLE MOUNTING BRACKETS, FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FOREST RIVER AT 1-[XXX]. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

Manufacturer: FOREST RIVER
Mfg Campaign: 11328635
Notice Date: Jun 13, 2020
Recall Date: Jun 13, 2020
Forest River, Inc.
Campaign: 11328635 Other
Jun 13, 2020
Defect Description:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Consequences:

HAD 2 BLOWOUTS ON SAME TIRE WITHIN 500 MILES, THE DAY AFTER WE BOUGHT IT FROM CAMPING WORLD. THIS IS EXACTLY WHAT HAPPENED. SUMMARY: FOREST RIVER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012-2013 ROCKWOOD, WINDJAMMER, VLITE AND FLAGSTAFF TRAVEL TRAILERS MANUFACTURED FEBRUARY 3, 2012, THROUGH FEBRUARY 4, 2013. WHEN AN AFFECTED TRAILER HITS A LARGE BUMP OR POT HOLE, THE TRAILER TIRE MAY CONTACT THE BOTTOM OF THE FLOOR. CONSEQUENCE: AS A RESULT, THE TIRE MAY BECOME DAMAGED AND POSSIBLY BLOW OUT WHICH MAY CAUSE A LOSS OF CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. REMEDY: FOREST RIVER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL ADD A LIFT KIT BETWEEN THE FRAME AND THE AXLE MOUNTING BRACKETS, FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FOREST RIVER AT 1-[XXX]. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

Corrective Action:

HAD 2 BLOWOUTS ON SAME TIRE WITHIN 500 MILES, THE DAY AFTER WE BOUGHT IT FROM CAMPING WORLD. THIS IS EXACTLY WHAT HAPPENED. SUMMARY: FOREST RIVER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012-2013 ROCKWOOD, WINDJAMMER, VLITE AND FLAGSTAFF TRAVEL TRAILERS MANUFACTURED FEBRUARY 3, 2012, THROUGH FEBRUARY 4, 2013. WHEN AN AFFECTED TRAILER HITS A LARGE BUMP OR POT HOLE, THE TRAILER TIRE MAY CONTACT THE BOTTOM OF THE FLOOR. CONSEQUENCE: AS A RESULT, THE TIRE MAY BECOME DAMAGED AND POSSIBLY BLOW OUT WHICH MAY CAUSE A LOSS OF CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. REMEDY: FOREST RIVER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL ADD A LIFT KIT BETWEEN THE FRAME AND THE AXLE MOUNTING BRACKETS, FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FOREST RIVER AT 1-[XXX]. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

Additional Notes:

HAD 2 BLOWOUTS ON SAME TIRE WITHIN 500 MILES, THE DAY AFTER WE BOUGHT IT FROM CAMPING WORLD. THIS IS EXACTLY WHAT HAPPENED. SUMMARY: FOREST RIVER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012-2013 ROCKWOOD, WINDJAMMER, VLITE AND FLAGSTAFF TRAVEL TRAILERS MANUFACTURED FEBRUARY 3, 2012, THROUGH FEBRUARY 4, 2013. WHEN AN AFFECTED TRAILER HITS A LARGE BUMP OR POT HOLE, THE TRAILER TIRE MAY CONTACT THE BOTTOM OF THE FLOOR. CONSEQUENCE: AS A RESULT, THE TIRE MAY BECOME DAMAGED AND POSSIBLY BLOW OUT WHICH MAY CAUSE A LOSS OF CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. REMEDY: FOREST RIVER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL ADD A LIFT KIT BETWEEN THE FRAME AND THE AXLE MOUNTING BRACKETS, FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FOREST RIVER AT 1-[XXX]. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

Manufacturer: FOREST RIVER
Mfg Campaign: 11328635
Notice Date: Jun 13, 2020
Recall Date: Jun 13, 2020
Forest River, Inc.
Campaign: 11328635 Other
Jun 13, 2020
Defect Description:

WHEELS

Potential Consequences:

HAD 2 BLOWOUTS ON SAME TIRE WITHIN 500 MILES, THE DAY AFTER WE BOUGHT IT FROM CAMPING WORLD. THIS IS EXACTLY WHAT HAPPENED. SUMMARY: FOREST RIVER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012-2013 ROCKWOOD, WINDJAMMER, VLITE AND FLAGSTAFF TRAVEL TRAILERS MANUFACTURED FEBRUARY 3, 2012, THROUGH FEBRUARY 4, 2013. WHEN AN AFFECTED TRAILER HITS A LARGE BUMP OR POT HOLE, THE TRAILER TIRE MAY CONTACT THE BOTTOM OF THE FLOOR. CONSEQUENCE: AS A RESULT, THE TIRE MAY BECOME DAMAGED AND POSSIBLY BLOW OUT WHICH MAY CAUSE A LOSS OF CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. REMEDY: FOREST RIVER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL ADD A LIFT KIT BETWEEN THE FRAME AND THE AXLE MOUNTING BRACKETS, FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FOREST RIVER AT 1-[XXX]. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

Corrective Action:

HAD 2 BLOWOUTS ON SAME TIRE WITHIN 500 MILES, THE DAY AFTER WE BOUGHT IT FROM CAMPING WORLD. THIS IS EXACTLY WHAT HAPPENED. SUMMARY: FOREST RIVER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012-2013 ROCKWOOD, WINDJAMMER, VLITE AND FLAGSTAFF TRAVEL TRAILERS MANUFACTURED FEBRUARY 3, 2012, THROUGH FEBRUARY 4, 2013. WHEN AN AFFECTED TRAILER HITS A LARGE BUMP OR POT HOLE, THE TRAILER TIRE MAY CONTACT THE BOTTOM OF THE FLOOR. CONSEQUENCE: AS A RESULT, THE TIRE MAY BECOME DAMAGED AND POSSIBLY BLOW OUT WHICH MAY CAUSE A LOSS OF CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. REMEDY: FOREST RIVER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL ADD A LIFT KIT BETWEEN THE FRAME AND THE AXLE MOUNTING BRACKETS, FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FOREST RIVER AT 1-[XXX]. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

Additional Notes:

HAD 2 BLOWOUTS ON SAME TIRE WITHIN 500 MILES, THE DAY AFTER WE BOUGHT IT FROM CAMPING WORLD. THIS IS EXACTLY WHAT HAPPENED. SUMMARY: FOREST RIVER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012-2013 ROCKWOOD, WINDJAMMER, VLITE AND FLAGSTAFF TRAVEL TRAILERS MANUFACTURED FEBRUARY 3, 2012, THROUGH FEBRUARY 4, 2013. WHEN AN AFFECTED TRAILER HITS A LARGE BUMP OR POT HOLE, THE TRAILER TIRE MAY CONTACT THE BOTTOM OF THE FLOOR. CONSEQUENCE: AS A RESULT, THE TIRE MAY BECOME DAMAGED AND POSSIBLY BLOW OUT WHICH MAY CAUSE A LOSS OF CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. REMEDY: FOREST RIVER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL ADD A LIFT KIT BETWEEN THE FRAME AND THE AXLE MOUNTING BRACKETS, FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FOREST RIVER AT 1-[XXX]. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

Manufacturer: FOREST RIVER
Mfg Campaign: 11328635
Notice Date: Jun 13, 2020
Recall Date: Jun 13, 2020
Forest River, Inc.
Campaign: 11254717 Other
Sep 11, 2019
Defect Description:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Consequences:

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2016 FOREST RIVER ROCKWOOD EQUIPPED WITH A DOMETIC REFRIGERATOR, SERIAL NUMBER: 52100384, MODEL NUMBER: DMR702. WHILE THE CAMPER WAS PARKED IN FRONT OF THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE, THE CONTACT WAS ALERTED BY A NEIGHBOR THAT THE CAMPER WAS ON FIRE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FIRE WAS COMING FROM THE VENT BEHIND THE REFRIGERATOR. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE AND A FIRE REPORT WAS FILED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE CAMPER WAS PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED AT AMERICAN TRUCK & TRAILER (LOCATED AT 11949 LIVINGSTON RD, MANASSAS, VA 20109, (703) 257-1710) FOR AN UNKNOWN FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER AND DEALER WERE NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 4,000.

Corrective Action:

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2016 FOREST RIVER ROCKWOOD EQUIPPED WITH A DOMETIC REFRIGERATOR, SERIAL NUMBER: 52100384, MODEL NUMBER: DMR702. WHILE THE CAMPER WAS PARKED IN FRONT OF THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE, THE CONTACT WAS ALERTED BY A NEIGHBOR THAT THE CAMPER WAS ON FIRE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FIRE WAS COMING FROM THE VENT BEHIND THE REFRIGERATOR. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE AND A FIRE REPORT WAS FILED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE CAMPER WAS PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED AT AMERICAN TRUCK & TRAILER (LOCATED AT 11949 LIVINGSTON RD, MANASSAS, VA 20109, (703) 257-1710) FOR AN UNKNOWN FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER AND DEALER WERE NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 4,000.

Additional Notes:

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2016 FOREST RIVER ROCKWOOD EQUIPPED WITH A DOMETIC REFRIGERATOR, SERIAL NUMBER: 52100384, MODEL NUMBER: DMR702. WHILE THE CAMPER WAS PARKED IN FRONT OF THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE, THE CONTACT WAS ALERTED BY A NEIGHBOR THAT THE CAMPER WAS ON FIRE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FIRE WAS COMING FROM THE VENT BEHIND THE REFRIGERATOR. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE AND A FIRE REPORT WAS FILED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE CAMPER WAS PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED AT AMERICAN TRUCK & TRAILER (LOCATED AT 11949 LIVINGSTON RD, MANASSAS, VA 20109, (703) 257-1710) FOR AN UNKNOWN FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER AND DEALER WERE NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 4,000.

Manufacturer: FOREST RIVER
Mfg Campaign: 11254717
Notice Date: Sep 11, 2019
Recall Date: Sep 11, 2019
Forest River, Inc.
Campaign: 11234295 Other
Jul 23, 2019
Defect Description:

SUSPENSION

Potential Consequences:

OK PURCHASED THIS TRAILER NEW. AFTER ABOUT 1500 MILES WE HAD A BLOWOUT WITHOUT KNOWING IT ON THE FRONT AXLE PASSENGER SIDE. WE DISCOVERED IT WHEN WE PULLED INTO A CAMPGROUND. THERE WAS ONLY SIDEWALLS LEFT. WE PUT THE SPARE ON AND WENT TO A TIRE STORE THE NEXT DAY. WE REPLACED THE TIRE AND THE OTHER SIDE ON THAT AXLE SO THE TIRES WOULD MATCH. WE TOOK SEVERAL SHORT TRIPS AROUND THE AREA AND THEN IN THE SPRING OF 2017. ON THE WAY HOME WITH ONCE AGAIN ABOUT 1500 MILES ON THE NEW TIRES THE TIRE MINDERS ALERTED UP THAT WE WERE LOSING AIR IN THE TIRE ON THE FRONT AXLE PASSENGER SIDE TIRE. AT THE SAME TIME A CAR PULLED ALONG SIDE AND TOLD US THAT WE HAD THRONE A TREAD. WE PULLED OVER AND WE HAD THRONE THE TREAD. I CHANGED THE TIRE AND WE PROCEEDED HOME. WE TOOK THE TRAILER TO OLATHE RV AND THEY INFORMED US THAT THE FRONT AXLE WAS BENT. I COULDN'T UNDERSTAND HOW BUT WE ENDED UP CONTACTING THE AXLE MANUFACTURE AND AFTER SEVERAL DISCUSSIONS THEY AGREED TO REPLACE BOTH AXLE'S AS A GOOD FAITH JESTER. WE HAD TO PAY ALL OTHER EXPENSES ASSOCIATED WITH THE PROBLEM. WE ASSUMED THE PROBLEM WAS FIXED. BECAUSE OF COMPLICATIONS WITH A KNEE REPLACEMENT SURGERY IN 2018 WE WERE ONLY ABLE TO USE THE TRAILER ON ONE TRIP ON ABOUT 1400 MILES. NO PROBLEMS. THEN THIS YEAR WE WENT TO NEBRASKA, MINNESOTA AND THEN OUT TO COLORADO. THE TOTAL MILES ON THAT TRIP TOTALED 2800 MILES.ON THE RETURN FROM COLORADO I WAS WALKING AROUND THE TRAILER AND NOTICED THE INSIDE TREAD ON THE REAR AXLE WAS SHOWING CORD. I CHANGED THE TIRE. WHEN I GOT HOME ANOTHER 150 MILES I NOTICED THE SAME THING ON THE FRONT AXLE ON THE OTHER SIDE. WE TOOK THE TRAILER TO A TRAILER COMPANY AND THEY SAID THAT BOTH AXLES WERE BENT. PROBLEM TRAILER IS RATED AT 4K PER AXLE TOTAL 8K TRAILER WEIGHT DRY IS 7690K WITH A CARGO CAPACITY OF 1193.TOTAL GVWR WITH CARGO 8939K. SO THE TRAILER LOADED IS 939LBS OVER THE AXLE RATING.

Corrective Action:

OK PURCHASED THIS TRAILER NEW. AFTER ABOUT 1500 MILES WE HAD A BLOWOUT WITHOUT KNOWING IT ON THE FRONT AXLE PASSENGER SIDE. WE DISCOVERED IT WHEN WE PULLED INTO A CAMPGROUND. THERE WAS ONLY SIDEWALLS LEFT. WE PUT THE SPARE ON AND WENT TO A TIRE STORE THE NEXT DAY. WE REPLACED THE TIRE AND THE OTHER SIDE ON THAT AXLE SO THE TIRES WOULD MATCH. WE TOOK SEVERAL SHORT TRIPS AROUND THE AREA AND THEN IN THE SPRING OF 2017. ON THE WAY HOME WITH ONCE AGAIN ABOUT 1500 MILES ON THE NEW TIRES THE TIRE MINDERS ALERTED UP THAT WE WERE LOSING AIR IN THE TIRE ON THE FRONT AXLE PASSENGER SIDE TIRE. AT THE SAME TIME A CAR PULLED ALONG SIDE AND TOLD US THAT WE HAD THRONE A TREAD. WE PULLED OVER AND WE HAD THRONE THE TREAD. I CHANGED THE TIRE AND WE PROCEEDED HOME. WE TOOK THE TRAILER TO OLATHE RV AND THEY INFORMED US THAT THE FRONT AXLE WAS BENT. I COULDN'T UNDERSTAND HOW BUT WE ENDED UP CONTACTING THE AXLE MANUFACTURE AND AFTER SEVERAL DISCUSSIONS THEY AGREED TO REPLACE BOTH AXLE'S AS A GOOD FAITH JESTER. WE HAD TO PAY ALL OTHER EXPENSES ASSOCIATED WITH THE PROBLEM. WE ASSUMED THE PROBLEM WAS FIXED. BECAUSE OF COMPLICATIONS WITH A KNEE REPLACEMENT SURGERY IN 2018 WE WERE ONLY ABLE TO USE THE TRAILER ON ONE TRIP ON ABOUT 1400 MILES. NO PROBLEMS. THEN THIS YEAR WE WENT TO NEBRASKA, MINNESOTA AND THEN OUT TO COLORADO. THE TOTAL MILES ON THAT TRIP TOTALED 2800 MILES.ON THE RETURN FROM COLORADO I WAS WALKING AROUND THE TRAILER AND NOTICED THE INSIDE TREAD ON THE REAR AXLE WAS SHOWING CORD. I CHANGED THE TIRE. WHEN I GOT HOME ANOTHER 150 MILES I NOTICED THE SAME THING ON THE FRONT AXLE ON THE OTHER SIDE. WE TOOK THE TRAILER TO A TRAILER COMPANY AND THEY SAID THAT BOTH AXLES WERE BENT. PROBLEM TRAILER IS RATED AT 4K PER AXLE TOTAL 8K TRAILER WEIGHT DRY IS 7690K WITH A CARGO CAPACITY OF 1193.TOTAL GVWR WITH CARGO 8939K. SO THE TRAILER LOADED IS 939LBS OVER THE AXLE RATING.

Additional Notes:

OK PURCHASED THIS TRAILER NEW. AFTER ABOUT 1500 MILES WE HAD A BLOWOUT WITHOUT KNOWING IT ON THE FRONT AXLE PASSENGER SIDE. WE DISCOVERED IT WHEN WE PULLED INTO A CAMPGROUND. THERE WAS ONLY SIDEWALLS LEFT. WE PUT THE SPARE ON AND WENT TO A TIRE STORE THE NEXT DAY. WE REPLACED THE TIRE AND THE OTHER SIDE ON THAT AXLE SO THE TIRES WOULD MATCH. WE TOOK SEVERAL SHORT TRIPS AROUND THE AREA AND THEN IN THE SPRING OF 2017. ON THE WAY HOME WITH ONCE AGAIN ABOUT 1500 MILES ON THE NEW TIRES THE TIRE MINDERS ALERTED UP THAT WE WERE LOSING AIR IN THE TIRE ON THE FRONT AXLE PASSENGER SIDE TIRE. AT THE SAME TIME A CAR PULLED ALONG SIDE AND TOLD US THAT WE HAD THRONE A TREAD. WE PULLED OVER AND WE HAD THRONE THE TREAD. I CHANGED THE TIRE AND WE PROCEEDED HOME. WE TOOK THE TRAILER TO OLATHE RV AND THEY INFORMED US THAT THE FRONT AXLE WAS BENT. I COULDN'T UNDERSTAND HOW BUT WE ENDED UP CONTACTING THE AXLE MANUFACTURE AND AFTER SEVERAL DISCUSSIONS THEY AGREED TO REPLACE BOTH AXLE'S AS A GOOD FAITH JESTER. WE HAD TO PAY ALL OTHER EXPENSES ASSOCIATED WITH THE PROBLEM. WE ASSUMED THE PROBLEM WAS FIXED. BECAUSE OF COMPLICATIONS WITH A KNEE REPLACEMENT SURGERY IN 2018 WE WERE ONLY ABLE TO USE THE TRAILER ON ONE TRIP ON ABOUT 1400 MILES. NO PROBLEMS. THEN THIS YEAR WE WENT TO NEBRASKA, MINNESOTA AND THEN OUT TO COLORADO. THE TOTAL MILES ON THAT TRIP TOTALED 2800 MILES.ON THE RETURN FROM COLORADO I WAS WALKING AROUND THE TRAILER AND NOTICED THE INSIDE TREAD ON THE REAR AXLE WAS SHOWING CORD. I CHANGED THE TIRE. WHEN I GOT HOME ANOTHER 150 MILES I NOTICED THE SAME THING ON THE FRONT AXLE ON THE OTHER SIDE. WE TOOK THE TRAILER TO A TRAILER COMPANY AND THEY SAID THAT BOTH AXLES WERE BENT. PROBLEM TRAILER IS RATED AT 4K PER AXLE TOTAL 8K TRAILER WEIGHT DRY IS 7690K WITH A CARGO CAPACITY OF 1193.TOTAL GVWR WITH CARGO 8939K. SO THE TRAILER LOADED IS 939LBS OVER THE AXLE RATING.

Manufacturer: FOREST RIVER
Mfg Campaign: 11234295
Notice Date: Jul 23, 2019
Recall Date: Jul 23, 2019
Forest River, Inc.
Campaign: 11192712 Other
Mar 31, 2019
Defect Description:

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Potential Consequences:

THE TANDEM AXLE TRAILERS' FRONT DRIVERS SIDE TIRE IS DAMAGED BY THE SLIDE OUT BRACKET WHEN THE SUSPENSION IS COMPRESSED WHILE BEING TOWED ON ROUGH PAVEMENT, POT HOLES, ETC. THE DAMAGE WAS NOT DISCOVERED UNTIL RECENTLY, BUT BECAUSE OF THE CONDITION OF THE TIRE IT OBVIOUSLY HAS BEEN A PROBLEM FROM DAY ONE.*DT*JB

Corrective Action:

THE TANDEM AXLE TRAILERS' FRONT DRIVERS SIDE TIRE IS DAMAGED BY THE SLIDE OUT BRACKET WHEN THE SUSPENSION IS COMPRESSED WHILE BEING TOWED ON ROUGH PAVEMENT, POT HOLES, ETC. THE DAMAGE WAS NOT DISCOVERED UNTIL RECENTLY, BUT BECAUSE OF THE CONDITION OF THE TIRE IT OBVIOUSLY HAS BEEN A PROBLEM FROM DAY ONE.*DT*JB

Additional Notes:

THE TANDEM AXLE TRAILERS' FRONT DRIVERS SIDE TIRE IS DAMAGED BY THE SLIDE OUT BRACKET WHEN THE SUSPENSION IS COMPRESSED WHILE BEING TOWED ON ROUGH PAVEMENT, POT HOLES, ETC. THE DAMAGE WAS NOT DISCOVERED UNTIL RECENTLY, BUT BECAUSE OF THE CONDITION OF THE TIRE IT OBVIOUSLY HAS BEEN A PROBLEM FROM DAY ONE.*DT*JB

Manufacturer: FOREST RIVER
Mfg Campaign: 11192712
Notice Date: Mar 31, 2019
Recall Date: Mar 31, 2019
Forest River, Inc.
Campaign: 11103854 Other
Jun 25, 2018
Defect Description:

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Potential Consequences:

I EXPERIENCED A TIRE FAILURE ON MY TRAVEL TRAILER. RIDGWAY SPORT ST, ST225/75R15, DOT # 1KMM16A, MANUFACTURE DATE 2615. I WAS TRAVELING 63MPH, MY TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM SHOWED 53PSI. THE TIRE QUICKLY BEGAN LOSING PRESSURE AS ALERTED BY MY TPMS. LATER I EXAMINED THE TIRE AND FOUND TREAD SEPARATION AND SINGLE STRANDS OF METAL POKING THROUGH THE TREAD. THE TREAD PATTERN WAS ALSO DISTORTED. I HAVE PICTURES AND THE TIRE. I WANT TO BE REIMBURSED BY THE TIRE MANUFACTURE AS I NEED TO PURCHASE 4 NEW TIRES.

Corrective Action:

I EXPERIENCED A TIRE FAILURE ON MY TRAVEL TRAILER. RIDGWAY SPORT ST, ST225/75R15, DOT # 1KMM16A, MANUFACTURE DATE 2615. I WAS TRAVELING 63MPH, MY TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM SHOWED 53PSI. THE TIRE QUICKLY BEGAN LOSING PRESSURE AS ALERTED BY MY TPMS. LATER I EXAMINED THE TIRE AND FOUND TREAD SEPARATION AND SINGLE STRANDS OF METAL POKING THROUGH THE TREAD. THE TREAD PATTERN WAS ALSO DISTORTED. I HAVE PICTURES AND THE TIRE. I WANT TO BE REIMBURSED BY THE TIRE MANUFACTURE AS I NEED TO PURCHASE 4 NEW TIRES.

Additional Notes:

I EXPERIENCED A TIRE FAILURE ON MY TRAVEL TRAILER. RIDGWAY SPORT ST, ST225/75R15, DOT # 1KMM16A, MANUFACTURE DATE 2615. I WAS TRAVELING 63MPH, MY TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM SHOWED 53PSI. THE TIRE QUICKLY BEGAN LOSING PRESSURE AS ALERTED BY MY TPMS. LATER I EXAMINED THE TIRE AND FOUND TREAD SEPARATION AND SINGLE STRANDS OF METAL POKING THROUGH THE TREAD. THE TREAD PATTERN WAS ALSO DISTORTED. I HAVE PICTURES AND THE TIRE. I WANT TO BE REIMBURSED BY THE TIRE MANUFACTURE AS I NEED TO PURCHASE 4 NEW TIRES.

Manufacturer: FOREST RIVER
Mfg Campaign: 11103854
Notice Date: Jun 25, 2018
Recall Date: Jun 25, 2018
Forest River, Inc.
Campaign: 10954208 Other
Feb 13, 2017
Defect Description:

STRUCTURE

Potential Consequences:

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 FOREST RIVER ROCKWOOD. AFTER DRIVING 60 MPH, THE CONTACT OBSERVED THAT THE SHOWER PANEL FRACTURED WITHOUT WARNING. THE RV TRAILER WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 1,500.

Corrective Action:

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 FOREST RIVER ROCKWOOD. AFTER DRIVING 60 MPH, THE CONTACT OBSERVED THAT THE SHOWER PANEL FRACTURED WITHOUT WARNING. THE RV TRAILER WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 1,500.

Additional Notes:

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 FOREST RIVER ROCKWOOD. AFTER DRIVING 60 MPH, THE CONTACT OBSERVED THAT THE SHOWER PANEL FRACTURED WITHOUT WARNING. THE RV TRAILER WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 1,500.

Manufacturer: FOREST RIVER
Mfg Campaign: 10954208
Notice Date: Feb 13, 2017
Recall Date: Feb 13, 2017
Forest River, Inc.
Campaign: 10928761 Other
Nov 30, 2016
Defect Description:

STRUCTURE

Potential Consequences:

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 FOREST RIVER ROCKWOOD RV. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WINDOWS FAILED TO OPERATE WITHOUT WARNING. IN ADDITION, THE HOOD VENT OVER THE STOVE THAT RELEASED THE FUMES WHILE COOKING WOULD NOT OPEN AND THE ELECTRICAL POWER FAILED THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN RV DEALER, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 1,200. UPDATED 02/07/17*LJ INVALID VIN UPDATED 7/12/18*JB

Corrective Action:

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 FOREST RIVER ROCKWOOD RV. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WINDOWS FAILED TO OPERATE WITHOUT WARNING. IN ADDITION, THE HOOD VENT OVER THE STOVE THAT RELEASED THE FUMES WHILE COOKING WOULD NOT OPEN AND THE ELECTRICAL POWER FAILED THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN RV DEALER, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 1,200. UPDATED 02/07/17*LJ INVALID VIN UPDATED 7/12/18*JB

Additional Notes:

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 FOREST RIVER ROCKWOOD RV. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WINDOWS FAILED TO OPERATE WITHOUT WARNING. IN ADDITION, THE HOOD VENT OVER THE STOVE THAT RELEASED THE FUMES WHILE COOKING WOULD NOT OPEN AND THE ELECTRICAL POWER FAILED THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN RV DEALER, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 1,200. UPDATED 02/07/17*LJ INVALID VIN UPDATED 7/12/18*JB

Manufacturer: FOREST RIVER
Mfg Campaign: 10928761
Notice Date: Nov 30, 2016
Recall Date: Nov 30, 2016
Forest River, Inc.
Campaign: 10928761 Other
Nov 30, 2016
Defect Description:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Consequences:

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 FOREST RIVER ROCKWOOD RV. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WINDOWS FAILED TO OPERATE WITHOUT WARNING. IN ADDITION, THE HOOD VENT OVER THE STOVE THAT RELEASED THE FUMES WHILE COOKING WOULD NOT OPEN AND THE ELECTRICAL POWER FAILED THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN RV DEALER, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 1,200. UPDATED 02/07/17*LJ INVALID VIN UPDATED 7/12/18*JB

Corrective Action:

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 FOREST RIVER ROCKWOOD RV. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WINDOWS FAILED TO OPERATE WITHOUT WARNING. IN ADDITION, THE HOOD VENT OVER THE STOVE THAT RELEASED THE FUMES WHILE COOKING WOULD NOT OPEN AND THE ELECTRICAL POWER FAILED THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN RV DEALER, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 1,200. UPDATED 02/07/17*LJ INVALID VIN UPDATED 7/12/18*JB

Additional Notes:

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 FOREST RIVER ROCKWOOD RV. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WINDOWS FAILED TO OPERATE WITHOUT WARNING. IN ADDITION, THE HOOD VENT OVER THE STOVE THAT RELEASED THE FUMES WHILE COOKING WOULD NOT OPEN AND THE ELECTRICAL POWER FAILED THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN RV DEALER, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 1,200. UPDATED 02/07/17*LJ INVALID VIN UPDATED 7/12/18*JB

Manufacturer: FOREST RIVER
Mfg Campaign: 10928761
Notice Date: Nov 30, 2016
Recall Date: Nov 30, 2016
Forest River, Inc.
Campaign: 10928761 Other
Nov 30, 2016
Defect Description:

VISIBILITY/WIPER

Potential Consequences:

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 FOREST RIVER ROCKWOOD RV. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WINDOWS FAILED TO OPERATE WITHOUT WARNING. IN ADDITION, THE HOOD VENT OVER THE STOVE THAT RELEASED THE FUMES WHILE COOKING WOULD NOT OPEN AND THE ELECTRICAL POWER FAILED THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN RV DEALER, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 1,200. UPDATED 02/07/17*LJ INVALID VIN UPDATED 7/12/18*JB

Corrective Action:

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 FOREST RIVER ROCKWOOD RV. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WINDOWS FAILED TO OPERATE WITHOUT WARNING. IN ADDITION, THE HOOD VENT OVER THE STOVE THAT RELEASED THE FUMES WHILE COOKING WOULD NOT OPEN AND THE ELECTRICAL POWER FAILED THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN RV DEALER, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 1,200. UPDATED 02/07/17*LJ INVALID VIN UPDATED 7/12/18*JB

Additional Notes:

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 FOREST RIVER ROCKWOOD RV. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WINDOWS FAILED TO OPERATE WITHOUT WARNING. IN ADDITION, THE HOOD VENT OVER THE STOVE THAT RELEASED THE FUMES WHILE COOKING WOULD NOT OPEN AND THE ELECTRICAL POWER FAILED THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN RV DEALER, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 1,200. UPDATED 02/07/17*LJ INVALID VIN UPDATED 7/12/18*JB

Manufacturer: FOREST RIVER
Mfg Campaign: 10928761
Notice Date: Nov 30, 2016
Recall Date: Nov 30, 2016
Forest River, Inc.
Campaign: 10910768 Other
Sep 30, 2016
Defect Description:

SUSPENSION

Potential Consequences:

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 FOREST RIVER ROCKWOOD. WHILE DRIVING AND THEN STOPPING AT A FUEL STATION TO CHECK THE TIRES DUE TO A NOISE, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE TIRES WERE RUBBING ON THE BOTTOM OF THE CAMPER. IN ADDITION, THE TORQUE FLEX AXLE FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN RV DEALER, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 5,000.

Corrective Action:

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 FOREST RIVER ROCKWOOD. WHILE DRIVING AND THEN STOPPING AT A FUEL STATION TO CHECK THE TIRES DUE TO A NOISE, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE TIRES WERE RUBBING ON THE BOTTOM OF THE CAMPER. IN ADDITION, THE TORQUE FLEX AXLE FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN RV DEALER, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 5,000.

Additional Notes:

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 FOREST RIVER ROCKWOOD. WHILE DRIVING AND THEN STOPPING AT A FUEL STATION TO CHECK THE TIRES DUE TO A NOISE, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE TIRES WERE RUBBING ON THE BOTTOM OF THE CAMPER. IN ADDITION, THE TORQUE FLEX AXLE FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN RV DEALER, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 5,000.

Manufacturer: FOREST RIVER
Mfg Campaign: 10910768
Notice Date: Sep 30, 2016
Recall Date: Sep 30, 2016
Forest River, Inc.
Campaign: 10780825 Other
Oct 8, 2015
Defect Description:

TIRES

Potential Consequences:

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 FOREST RIVER ROCKWOOD TRAILER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DECAL FOR THE GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT ON THE RV WAS RATED FOR 8,917 POUNDS (LBS) MAX, HOWEVER THE TIRES ON THE RV WAS RATED FOR 8,624 POUNDS (LBS) MAX. THE RV WAS EQUIPPED WITH TIRES MANUFACTURED BY: RIDGWAY SPORT ST TIRES (NA), SIZE: 225/75/R15 (NA). THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.

Corrective Action:

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 FOREST RIVER ROCKWOOD TRAILER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DECAL FOR THE GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT ON THE RV WAS RATED FOR 8,917 POUNDS (LBS) MAX, HOWEVER THE TIRES ON THE RV WAS RATED FOR 8,624 POUNDS (LBS) MAX. THE RV WAS EQUIPPED WITH TIRES MANUFACTURED BY: RIDGWAY SPORT ST TIRES (NA), SIZE: 225/75/R15 (NA). THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.

Additional Notes:

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 FOREST RIVER ROCKWOOD TRAILER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DECAL FOR THE GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT ON THE RV WAS RATED FOR 8,917 POUNDS (LBS) MAX, HOWEVER THE TIRES ON THE RV WAS RATED FOR 8,624 POUNDS (LBS) MAX. THE RV WAS EQUIPPED WITH TIRES MANUFACTURED BY: RIDGWAY SPORT ST TIRES (NA), SIZE: 225/75/R15 (NA). THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.

Manufacturer: FOREST RIVER
Mfg Campaign: 10780825
Notice Date: Oct 8, 2015
Recall Date: Oct 8, 2015

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