2007 FOREST RIVER FLAGSTAFF — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
3
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2007 FOREST RIVER FLAGSTAFF
The 2007 FOREST RIVER FLAGSTAFF has received a total of 3 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT, EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:WINCH. The most commonly reported problems involve the Equipmentmechanicalwinch (1 complaint), Equipmentrecreational Vehicletrailer (1 complaint), and Structurebody (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2007 FOREST RIVER FLAGSTAFF
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2007 FOREST RIVER FLAGSTAFF, potentially affecting up to 5,190 vehicles.
Recall 10V454000 — EQUIPMENT
| 2,207 vehicles affected
Defect: FOREST RIVER IS RECALLING CERTAIN RECREATIONAL VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH DIMPLEX ELECTRAFLAME, SYMPHONY, OR OPTIFLAME BRANDED ELECTRIC FIREPLACES, STOVES, AND FIREPLACE INSERTS. THE PLUG IN REMOTE CONTROL RECEIVER FOR THE FIREPLACE CAN OVERHEAT.
Consequence: AN OVERHEATED RECEIVER COULD CAUSE A FIRE.
Remedy: FOREST RIVER IS WORKING WITH DIMPLEX AND DIMPLEX WILL PROVIDE OWNERS A FREE REPLACEMENT PLUG-IN REMOTE CONTROL KIT. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 28, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DIMPLEX NORTH AMERICA CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-888-346-7539.
View full details →Recall 07V514000 — EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:WINCH
| 2,983 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN FOLDING CAMPING TRAILERS (FCT) EQUIPPED WITH A POWER WINCH UNIT, MODEL P55000, BUILT BY CAREFREE OF COLORADO, AN INCORRECT MATERIAL WAS USED IN THE MANUFACTURE OF THE CABLE SHAFTS ON SOME OF THESE POWER WINCH UNITS. UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES WHILE THE FOLDING CAMPING TRAILER TOP IS BEING LIFTED, IF THE WINCH IS PLACED INTO A STALL CONDITION, THE...
Consequence: SHOULD THE CABLE SHAFT BREAK, THE FCT TOP COULD THEN FREE-FALL INTO THE LOWER POSITION, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN INJURIES.
Remedy: FOREST RIVER IS WORKING WITH CAREFREE OF COLORADO AND WILL INSTALL NEW CABLE SHAFTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 12, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CAREFREE OF COLORADO AT 1-800-621-2617 OR FOREST RIVER AT 574-389-4615.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2007 FOREST RIVER FLAGSTAFF
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2007 FOREST RIVER FLAGSTAFF. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equipmentmechanicalwinch | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipmentrecreational Vehicletrailer | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebody | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FOREST RIVER FLAGSTAFF. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A FORMALDEHYDE ODOR COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE FAILURE WAS UNABLE TO BE DETERMINED. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED FOR HIS SAFETY. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
CONSUMER IS REQUESTING THAT 2007 FOREST RIVER FLAGSTAFF TENT CAMPER MODEL 206ST BE RECALLED FOR FAILURE OF THE LIFT SYSTEM. *NJ THE CONSUMER DIDN'T UNDERSTAND WHY A BATTERY WAS REQUIRED TO OPERATE AN ELECTRIC WINCH. THE BATTERY ON THE CAMPER WAS IN A VINYL BOX WHICH SAT ON THE TONGUE OF THE CAMPER AND NOT BOLTED DOWN. AFTER GOING OVER ROAD CONSTRUCTION ON A CAMPING TRIP, THE BATTERY IN THE BOX FELL OFF AND WAS DRAGGED UNDER THE CAMPER, WHICH CAUSED IT NOT TO FUNCTION. BECAUSE OF WHAT HAPPENED, WHEN THE CONSUMER PLUGGED THE ELECTRIC CORD INTO THE OUTLET, THE ELECTRIC WINCH DID NOT WORK. THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD TO OVERRIDE THE ELECTRIC WINCH. . THE CONSUMER STATED THE GEAR BROKE WHEN THE OVERRIDE FEATURE WAS CRANKED BEYOND ITS POINT WHICH WAS WHY THE TOP FELL. THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A LETTER FROM THE MANUFACTURER WHICH STATED TO TAKE THE CAMPER TO THE DEALER BECAUSE THE TOP MAY FREE FALL IF THE ELECTRIC WINCH WAS IN A STALLED POSITION. *JB
CONSUMER IS REQUESTING THAT 2007 FOREST RIVER FLAGSTAFF TENT CAMPER MODEL 206ST BE RECALLED FOR FAILURE OF THE LIFT SYSTEM. *NJ THE CONSUMER DIDN'T UNDERSTAND WHY A BATTERY WAS REQUIRED TO OPERATE AN ELECTRIC WINCH. THE BATTERY ON THE CAMPER WAS IN A VINYL BOX WHICH SAT ON THE TONGUE OF THE CAMPER AND NOT BOLTED DOWN. AFTER GOING OVER ROAD CONSTRUCTION ON A CAMPING TRIP, THE BATTERY IN THE BOX FELL OFF AND WAS DRAGGED UNDER THE CAMPER, WHICH CAUSED IT NOT TO FUNCTION. BECAUSE OF WHAT HAPPENED, WHEN THE CONSUMER PLUGGED THE ELECTRIC CORD INTO THE OUTLET, THE ELECTRIC WINCH DID NOT WORK. THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD TO OVERRIDE THE ELECTRIC WINCH. . THE CONSUMER STATED THE GEAR BROKE WHEN THE OVERRIDE FEATURE WAS CRANKED BEYOND ITS POINT WHICH WAS WHY THE TOP FELL. THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A LETTER FROM THE MANUFACTURER WHICH STATED TO TAKE THE CAMPER TO THE DEALER BECAUSE THE TOP MAY FREE FALL IF THE ELECTRIC WINCH WAS IN A STALLED POSITION. *JB
Safety Rating for the 2007 FOREST RIVER FLAGSTAFF
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2007 FOREST RIVER FLAGSTAFF in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2007 FOREST RIVER FLAGSTAFF
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2007 FOREST RIVER FLAGSTAFF
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FOREST RIVER FLAGSTAFF
- 2002 FOREST RIVER FLAGSTAFF — 1 complaint
- 2003 FOREST RIVER FLAGSTAFF — 0 complaints
- 2004 FOREST RIVER FLAGSTAFF — 3 complaints
- 2005 FOREST RIVER FLAGSTAFF — 10 complaints
- 2006 FOREST RIVER FLAGSTAFF — 0 complaints
- 2007 FOREST RIVER FLAGSTAFF (current)
- 2008 FOREST RIVER FLAGSTAFF — 3 complaints
- 2012 FOREST RIVER FLAGSTAFF — 8 complaints
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- FOREST RIVER ROCKWOOD — 158 total complaints
- FOREST RIVER WILDWOOD — 139 total complaints
- FOREST RIVER SALEM — 136 total complaints
- FOREST RIVER SHASTA — 88 total complaints
- FOREST RIVER CARDINAL — 81 total complaints
- FOREST RIVER WILDCAT — 72 total complaints