01 How to read this page
Two thirds of towable buyers buy used, and a brochure for the current model year says nothing about the one on the lot. This page buckets every federal record we hold for the Forest River Rockwood & Flagstaff by the model year NHTSA assigns to it, so a 2005 unit can be read on its own terms.
A recall campaign is a manufacturer-filed safety campaign. One campaign usually covers several model years, so the same campaign can appear in more than one row below; the totals in the summary count each campaign once.
An owner complaint is one filing by one owner. It is an allegation, not a finding, and NHTSA does not verify it before publishing. Complaints and recalls are different things and are never added together.
02 Year by year, 2005 to 2026
| Model year | Recall campaigns | Owner complaints | Complaints citing fire | Complaints citing a crash | Complaints reporting injury |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 1 | — |
| 2006 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — |
| 2007 | 2 | 3 | — | — | — |
| 2008 | 2 | 3 | — | — | — |
| 2009 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — |
| 2010 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
| 2011 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
| 2012 | 1 | 14 | — | — | — |
| 2013 | 2 | 12 | — | 2 | 2 |
| 2014 | 2 | 9 | 1 | — | — |
| 2015 | — | 16 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| 2016 | 2 | 10 | 1 | — | — |
| 2017 | 9 | 12 | — | — | — |
| 2018 | 6 | 15 | 1 | 1 | — |
| 2019 | 7 | 15 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 | 3 | 24 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2021 | 3 | 11 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| 2022 | 4 | 13 | 2 | 1 | — |
| 2023 | 4 | 2 | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | 4 | — | — | 2 |
| 2025 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2026 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — |
Range is the span of the federal record for this line, not a production span. Disclosed rather than dropped: 35 complaints name a model year before 2005 and 1 row carry a model-year field that is not a usable year, so they are not counted above.
03 What the record adds up to
Across 21 model years of records, the busiest recall year is 2017 with 9 campaigns, and the busiest complaint year is 2020 with 24 filings. Later model years carry fewer complaints simply because owners have had less time to file.
The component groups named most often in recall campaigns on this line are Equipment (22), Suspension (5) and Electrical system (2).
Owner complaints cluster on Tires (38), Structure (29) and Wheels (29).
Of the 173 complaints on file, 12 cite a fire, 9 cite a crash and 10 report an injury. Those three fields are the owner’s own answers on the filing form.
04 The record, year by year
Model year 2026
2 recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint on file.
| Reported | Campaign | Component | What can go wrong |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Oct 2025 | 25V681000 | Equipment | Sewer gas that enters the vehicle increases the risk of injury. |
| 22 Aug 2025 | 25V538000 | Electrical system | An inoperative breakaway switch increases the risk of a crash. |
Complaints on 2026 units name Equipment (1).
Model year 2024
4 owner complaints on file.
Complaints on 2024 units name Equipment (3) and Wheels (1).
Model year 2023
4 recall campaigns and 2 owner complaints on file.
| Reported | Campaign | Component | What can go wrong |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Aug 2022 | 22V643000 | Equipment | An incorrect axle rating can result in the vehicle being overloaded, causing a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash. |
| 1 Aug 2022 | 22V558000 | Suspension | A loss of brake function increases the risk of a crash. |
| 29 Jul 2022 | 22V556000 | Equipment | An awning that drops or extends beyond normal operation can increase the risk of injury. |
| 13 Apr 2022 | 22V243000 | Equipment | A gas leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire. |
Complaints on 2023 units name Equipment (1) and Tires (1).
Model year 2022
4 recall campaigns and 13 owner complaints on file.
| Reported | Campaign | Component | What can go wrong |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Aug 2022 | 22V558000 | Suspension | A loss of brake function increases the risk of a crash. |
| 29 Jul 2022 | 22V556000 | Equipment | An awning that drops or extends beyond normal operation can increase the risk of injury. |
| 8 Jul 2022 | 22V486000 | Equipment | An awning that drops or extends beyond normal operation can increase the risk of injury. |
| 13 Apr 2022 | 22V243000 | Equipment | A gas leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire. |
Complaints on 2022 units name Electrical system (2), Equipment (2), Service brakes (2), Tires (2), Unknown OR other (2) and Fuel/propulsion system (1). Longer tail not listed.
Model year 2021
3 recall campaigns and 11 owner complaints on file.
| Reported | Campaign | Component | What can go wrong |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Apr 2022 | 22V243000 | Equipment | A gas leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire. |
| 5 Apr 2021 | 21V236000 | Structure | The underrated pin-box may fail, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| 26 Jun 2020 | 20V376000 | Equipment | The incorrect Federal Placard may result in the operator unknowingly overloading the vehicle, causing loss of control, and increasing the risk of a crash. |
Complaints on 2021 units name Electrical system (2), Equipment (2), Structure (2), Unknown OR other (2), Wheels (2) and Suspension (1).
Model year 2020
3 recall campaigns and 24 owner complaints on file.
| Reported | Campaign | Component | What can go wrong |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Jun 2020 | 20V376000 | Equipment | The incorrect Federal Placard may result in the operator unknowingly overloading the vehicle, causing loss of control, and increasing the risk of a crash. |
| 19 Nov 2019 | 19V827000 | Tires | Tire failure can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| 2 Aug 2019 | 19V570000 | Trailer hitches | The incorrect bolts may allow the rotating pin box to rotate in two places, increasing the risk of a crash. |
Complaints on 2020 units name Tires (10), Unknown OR other (8), Power train (2), Structure (2), Electrical system (1) and Wheels (1).
Model year 2019
7 recall campaigns and 15 owner complaints on file.
| Reported | Campaign | Component | What can go wrong |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Aug 2019 | 19V570000 | Trailer hitches | The incorrect bolts may allow the rotating pin box to rotate in two places, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| 19 Apr 2019 | 19V317000 | Electrical system | If the wiring harness contacts the heat strip, the sheathing may melt, increasing the risk of fire. |
| 8 Feb 2019 | 19V084000 | Latches/locks/linkages | If the exterior bunk bed door opens unexpectedly while the trailer is being towed, it can increase the risk of a crash. |
| 1 Feb 2019 | 19V069000 | Service brakes, electric | The trailer's inability to apply the brakes in the event of a separation can increase the risk of crash. |
| 27 Sep 2018 | 18V678000 | Suspension | Premature brake failure can increase the risk of a crash. |
| 13 Aug 2018 | 18V527000 | Equipment | If the awning deploys while moving, there would be an increased risk of a crash. |
| 18 Jul 2018 | 18V475000 | Suspension | If a wheel locks up, there would be an increased the risk of a crash. |
Complaints on 2019 units name Tires (6), Structure (3), Electrical system (1), Equipment (1), Suspension (1) and Trailer hitches (1). Longer tail not listed.
Model year 2018
6 recall campaigns and 15 owner complaints on file.
| Reported | Campaign | Component | What can go wrong |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Feb 2019 | 19V084000 | Latches/locks/linkages | If the exterior bunk bed door opens unexpectedly while the trailer is being towed, it can increase the risk of a crash. |
| 13 Aug 2018 | 18V527000 | Equipment | If the awning deploys while moving, there would be an increased risk of a crash. |
| 18 Jul 2018 | 18V475000 | Suspension | If a wheel locks up, there would be an increased the risk of a crash. |
| 12 Jan 2018 | 18V051000 | Equipment | If the tongue jack retracts or extends unexpectedly, there could be an increased risk of a crash or injury. |
| 26 Oct 2017 | 17V677000 | Equipment | The damaged tire may leak air, resulting in a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash. |
| 23 Aug 2017 | 17V517000 | Suspension | The overtightened nut may cause the hub bearings to fail and the tire and rim to separate from the axle resulting in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. |
Complaints on 2018 units name Structure (6), Tires (6) and Wheels (3).
Model year 2017
9 recall campaigns and 12 owner complaints on file.
| Reported | Campaign | Component | What can go wrong |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Jan 2018 | 18V051000 | Equipment | If the tongue jack retracts or extends unexpectedly, there could be an increased risk of a crash or injury. |
| 26 Oct 2017 | 17V677000 | Equipment | The damaged tire may leak air, resulting in a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash. |
| 14 Jul 2017 | 17V445000 | Equipment | 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 in the event of a safety… |
| 7 Apr 2017 | 17V235000 | Equipment | Inaccurate GAWR information on the Federal placard can increase the risk of a crash. |
| 14 Mar 2017 | 17V172000 | Equipment | The incorrect information can cause the vehicle to be overloaded or result in axle failure, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| 1 Mar 2017 | 17V129000 | Equipment | Tire deflation can increase the risk of a crash. |
| 12 Oct 2016 | 16V728000 | Equipment | 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 risk of a fire. |
| 22 Jul 2016 | 16V549000 | Equipment | 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. |
| 21 Jun 2016 | 16V450000 | Equipment | If the indicator sight glass cracks, propane gas may leak out. In the presence of an ignition source, a fire could occure. |
Complaints on 2017 units name Structure (3), Wheels (3), Service brakes (2), Tires (2), Suspension (1) and Unknown OR other (1).
Model year 2016
2 recall campaigns and 10 owner complaints on file.
| Reported | Campaign | Component | What can go wrong |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Apr 2020 | 20V221000 | Tires | If the front tire becomes damaged, it may fail and cause a loss control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| 21 Jun 2016 | 16V450000 | Equipment | If the indicator sight glass cracks, propane gas may leak out. In the presence of an ignition source, a fire could occure. |
Complaints on 2016 units name Suspension (2), Unknown OR other (2), Wheels (2), Electrical system (1), Structure (1) and Tires (1). Longer tail not listed.
Model year 2015
16 owner complaints on file.
Complaints on 2015 units name Structure (4), Wheels (4), Unknown OR other (3), Tires (2), Electrical system (1) and Exterior lighting (1). Longer tail not listed.
Model year 2014
2 recall campaigns and 9 owner complaints on file.
| Reported | Campaign | Component | What can go wrong |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Feb 2015 | 15V080000 | Equipment | If the foam insulation or loose wiring contacts the heating element, there is an increased risk of fire. |
| 17 May 2013 | 13V203000 | Equipment | 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… |
Complaints on 2014 units name Suspension (4), Wheels (4) and Electrical system (1).
Model year 2013
2 recall campaigns and 12 owner complaints on file.
| Reported | Campaign | Component | What can go wrong |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Nov 2013 | 13V554000 | Suspension | 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. |
| 17 May 2013 | 13V203000 | Equipment | 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… |
Complaints on 2013 units name Equipment (4), Wheels (3), Tires (2), Service brakes (1), Structure (1) and Unknown OR other (1).
Model year 2012
1 recall campaign and 14 owner complaints on file.
| Reported | Campaign | Component | What can go wrong |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Nov 2013 | 13V554000 | Suspension | 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. |
Complaints on 2012 units name Wheels (5), Tires (4), Unknown OR other (3), Steering (1) and Structure (1).
Model year 2011
1 recall campaign and 1 owner complaint on file.
| Reported | Campaign | Component | What can go wrong |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Oct 2013 | 13V540000 | Equipment | The incorrect tire pressure information given on the Federal Certification Tag and Tire Information Tag may lead to the tire being overinflated, resulting in sudden tire failure, increasing… |
Complaints on 2011 units name Tires (1).
Model year 2010
1 recall campaign and 1 owner complaint on file.
| Reported | Campaign | Component | What can go wrong |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Oct 2013 | 13V540000 | Equipment | The incorrect tire pressure information given on the Federal Certification Tag and Tire Information Tag may lead to the tire being overinflated, resulting in sudden tire failure, increasing… |
Complaints on 2010 units name Equipment (1).
Model year 2009
2 recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint on file.
| Reported | Campaign | Component | What can go wrong |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Oct 2013 | 13V540000 | Equipment | The incorrect tire pressure information given on the Federal Certification Tag and Tire Information Tag may lead to the tire being overinflated, resulting in sudden tire failure, increasing… |
| 1 Oct 2010 | 10V454000 | Equipment | AN overheated receiver could cause A fire. |
Complaints on 2009 units name Structure (1).
Model year 2008
2 recall campaigns and 3 owner complaints on file.
| Reported | Campaign | Component | What can go wrong |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Oct 2013 | 13V540000 | Equipment | The incorrect tire pressure information given on the Federal Certification Tag and Tire Information Tag may lead to the tire being overinflated, resulting in sudden tire failure, increasing… |
| 5 Nov 2007 | 07V514000 | Equipment | Should the cable shaft break, the fct top could then free-fall into the lower position, possibly resulting IN injuries. |
Complaints on 2008 units name Electrical system (1), Exterior lighting (1) and Service brakes, hydraulic (1).
Model year 2007
2 recall campaigns and 3 owner complaints on file.
| Reported | Campaign | Component | What can go wrong |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Oct 2010 | 10V454000 | Equipment | AN overheated receiver could cause A fire. |
| 5 Nov 2007 | 07V514000 | Equipment | Should the cable shaft break, the fct top could then free-fall into the lower position, possibly resulting IN injuries. |
Complaints on 2007 units name Structure (2) and Equipment (1).
Model year 2006
2 recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint on file.
| Reported | Campaign | Component | What can go wrong |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Oct 2010 | 10V454000 | Equipment | AN overheated receiver could cause A fire. |
| 7 Jul 2008 | 08V346000 | Equipment | IF this solution IS exposed TO AN ignition source under certain specific circumstances, IT can result IN A vehicle fire. |
Complaints on 2006 units name Structure (1).
Model year 2005
2 recall campaigns and 5 owner complaints on file.
| Reported | Campaign | Component | What can go wrong |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Oct 2010 | 10V454000 | Equipment | AN overheated receiver could cause A fire. |
| 7 Jul 2008 | 08V346000 | Equipment | IF this solution IS exposed TO AN ignition source under certain specific circumstances, IT can result IN A vehicle fire. |
Complaints on 2005 units name Electrical system (1), Equipment (1), Fuel system, other (1), Structure (1) and Tires (1).
05 Where the numbers come from
Recall campaigns come from NHTSA’s recall record, read two ways: the public API and a direct read of NHTSA’s complete recall flat file. Owner complaints come from a direct read of the complete complaint flat file. Both are attributed on NHTSA’s own model field, never on owner free text — several of our line names are ordinary English words and one of them is a US state, so matching prose would attribute thousands of unrelated filings.
Model-year bucketing uses the year NHTSA records against each affected-vehicle row. Where a campaign covers several years it appears in each of those years and is counted once in the totals.
The specification side of this catalog documents 8 floorplans of the Forest River Rockwood & Flagstaff in full, for the 2026 model year — verified weights, capacities and dimensions on the Forest River Rockwood & Flagstaff line page.
Safety information here is a summary of public records and is not a substitute for NHTSA’s own listing. Check an individual trailer by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls before you buy.