2013 Forest River Rockwood Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Rockwood years
- Not enough data 10th of 28 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Forest River Rockwood. That ranks 10th out of 28 Rockwood model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is equipment (2 complaints, 33%). Complaints mention 2 crashes, 5 injuries. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 6owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2013 Forest River Rockwood problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equipment | 2 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 33% | 4,500 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 17% | 100 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 17% | 7,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2013 Forest River Rockwood recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Tires; suspension:rear:axle:non-powered axle assembly
Problem: 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.
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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 1-574-825-7178.
Equipment
Problem: Forest River is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Forest River models Blue Ridge, Cardinal, Cherokee, Columbus, EVO, Georgetown, Flagstaff, Forester, Lexington, Puma, Rockwood, Sabre, Salem, Sandpiper, Sandstorm, Sierra, Stealth, Sunseeker, Wildcat, Wildwood, Work and Play and XLR; Coachmen models Brookstone, Catalina, Chaparral, Concord, Encounter, Freedom Express, Freelander, Leprechaun, Mirada, Pursuit, and Sportcoach; Prime Time models Avenger, Crusader, Lacrosse, Saniber, and Tracer; Palomino model Maverick Truck Camper; Cargo Mate model Eliminator and Shasta models Revere, Phoenix recreational vehicles manufactured from February 13, 2013, through April 18, 2013. Due to a design change in the power awning motor assembly, the motor assembly screws may unknowingly shear.
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 the risk of personal injury or a vehicle crash.
Fix: Forest River will notify owners and Dometic staff will replace the affected motors with motors of a different design. The safety recall began on July 29, 2013. Owners may contact Forest River at 1-574-389-4600 or Dometic at 1-888-447-0003 for more information. Owners are being instructed not to drive their vehicle until repairs can be performed.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Trailer tire may contact floor (RQ14004) — opened Sep 10, 2014, closed Jul 9, 2015.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
We purchased new a 2013 rockwood travel trailer (model 8329ss), the trailer is out of warranty but noticed that the 4 tires were rubbing on the underside of the trailer, most likely when going over bumps. We did notice after we took delivery that the clearance between the tires and the bottom of…
The trailer was furnished with trail express power towing st225/75r15 tires from the factory. With only about 2000 miles on the tires, one started to have a slow leak while it was parked at my home. I took it to a local tire dealer and he found that the sidewall was leaking about a half an inch…
Cpsc:h1550028a. Forest river rv. Consumer stated that the bunk beds in the rv have a fall safety issue. *ln the rv did not come equipped with guard rails. *jb
2013 rockwood freedom. Consumer writes in the regards to brakes locked during towing. *smd the consumer stated smoke emitted from the trailer brakes. The brakes were so hot that grease was oozing from the bearings. The consumer also found the brake lanyard was disengaged. The consumer was informed…
Cpsc: i1450340a. 2013 rockwood travel trailer. Consumer stated the trailer started to sway and caused the truck to roll over on its roof. *ln the consumer stated he noticed the trailer starting to sway, when he went around a corner or changed lanes. The wind then caught the trailer, he hit the…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Forest River Rockwood?
Owners most often report equipment, wheels, service brakes problems. The top one, equipment, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2013 Forest River Rockwood?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2013 Forest River Rockwood a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Rockwood model years, the 2013 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.