2025 Forest River Rockport problems: recalls, complaints and what to check
NHTSA has 2 recalls and 1 owner complaint on file for the 2025 Forest River Rockport. Here is what they are, what a technician checks for each kind of fault, and how to look one over before you buy it.
Other: 1 recall, 1 complaint
Recall 25V069000 (07/02/2025): EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Rockport work trucks. The incorrect fasteners may have been used to install the optional E-Track Cargo Tie Down system.
Fix: Dealers will install the correct fasteners, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 17, 2025. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-522-7599. Forest River's number for this recall is 65-1894.
12 volt and 120 volt electrical: 1 recall
Recall 26V589000 (11/09/2026): ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Rockport trucks. Some wiring may have been incorrectly routed. The underside of the hood may contact and damage the wires, causing a short circuit.
Fix: Dealers will reroute the wiring, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 12, 2026. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-522-7599. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-2096.
What a tech checks: Voltage drop, grounds, the converter and the transfer switch. Melted shore-cord plugs and bad grounds cause most of the electrical complaints techs actually see. Before you buy: Battery at rest, converter output on shore power, GFCI test, every outlet.
12 V electrical lessons · 120 V and generator lessons · Wiring diagrams
Structure, roof and leaks: 1 complaint
What a tech checks: Roof sealant, seams, window and slide seals, and the frame. Water intrusion shows up as delamination, soft floors and stained ceilings months after the leak started. Before you buy: Press the sidewalls and walk the floor; look at every seam and seal.
Roof, leaks and body lessons · Seals and leaks guide
What owners reported to NHTSA
11/06/2025, STRUCTURE,EQUIPMENT: The contact owns a 2025 Forest River Rockwood. The contact stated there were tears developing on the awning on the passenger’s side of the trailer. The contact stated the awning was approximately 20 feet long and the largest tear was located towards the rear of the RV where the awning was attached to the trailer. The tear was approximately 41 inches long. The contact inspected the front of the awning and found a smal
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The Buyer's Check walks you through it on your phone: what to ask, the outside walk-around, water damage, every system on every power source, with the recalls above built in. You get a report that says what's a walk-away and what to negotiate on.
Checked against NHTSA 2026-10-23. Recall repairs are free at an authorized dealer. Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA and are not verified.