2014 FOREST RIVER FLAGSTAFF — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
3
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
1
Investigation
Overview of the 2014 FOREST RIVER FLAGSTAFF
The 2014 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. The most commonly reported problem area is the Wheels (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 2014 FOREST RIVER FLAGSTAFF
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2014 FOREST RIVER FLAGSTAFF, potentially affecting up to 10,252 vehicles.
Recall 15V080000 — EQUIPMENT
| 726 vehicles affected
Defect: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2014 Rockwood and Flagstaff recreational vehicles manufactured June 26, 2014, to October 9, 2014, and equipped with the Chill Chaser option. In the affected vehicles, excessive foam insulation and/or loose wiring may touch the Chill Chaser heating element.
Consequence: If the foam insulation or loose wiring contacts the heating element, there is an increased risk of fire.
Remedy: Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the foam insulation and wiring, making any necessary repair, free of charge. The recall began on March 17, 2015. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-2640. Forest River's number...
View full details →Recall 13V203000 — EQUIPMENT
| 9,526 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2014 FOREST RIVER FLAGSTAFF
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2014 FOREST RIVER FLAGSTAFF. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheels | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
I JUST NOTICED THAT MY FIFTH WHEEL TRAILER CAME WITH C LOAD RATED TIRES. RATED AT 2150# AT 50 PSI FOR A TOTAL OF 8600#. MY TRAILER DRY WEIGHT IS 8273 # AND CARGO MAX OF 1241 # (THIS DATA IS ON OFFICIAL PLAQUE ON SIDE OF TRAILER) FOR 9514 # OR 914# OVER THE TIRE MAX RATING. I WILL BE REPLACING THESE BEFORE MY NEXT TRIP.
TL- THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FOREST RIVER FLAGSTAFF. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE BEING TOWED BY ANOTHER VEHICLE, THE VEHICLE WAS NOT STEADY AND SWAYED. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT THE TIRE CLEARANCE WAS BEING EXPOSED TO THE AXLES, WHICH MAY CAUSE THE AXLES TO FRACTURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 13V554000 (SUSPENSION, TIRES). THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. DJR UPDATED 09/02/14*LJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE TIRE CLEARANCE WAS 1 3/8 INC FROM THE TOP OF THE TIRE TO THE BOTTOM OF THE TRAILER. THE TIRE LEFT RUB MARKS. UPDATED 09/15/2014 *JS
TL- THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FOREST RIVER FLAGSTAFF. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE BEING TOWED BY ANOTHER VEHICLE, THE VEHICLE WAS NOT STEADY AND SWAYED. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT THE TIRE CLEARANCE WAS BEING EXPOSED TO THE AXLES, WHICH MAY CAUSE THE AXLES TO FRACTURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 13V554000 (SUSPENSION, TIRES). THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. DJR UPDATED 09/02/14*LJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE TIRE CLEARANCE WAS 1 3/8 INC FROM THE TOP OF THE TIRE TO THE BOTTOM OF THE TRAILER. THE TIRE LEFT RUB MARKS. UPDATED 09/15/2014 *JS
Safety Rating for the 2014 FOREST RIVER FLAGSTAFF
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2014 FOREST RIVER FLAGSTAFF in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2014 FOREST RIVER FLAGSTAFF
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2014 FOREST RIVER FLAGSTAFF
NHTSA has opened 1 investigation into potential safety defects in the 2014 FOREST RIVER FLAGSTAFF.
Other Model Years of the FOREST RIVER FLAGSTAFF
- 2012 FOREST RIVER FLAGSTAFF — 8 complaints
- 2013 FOREST RIVER FLAGSTAFF — 9 complaints
- 2014 FOREST RIVER FLAGSTAFF (current)
- 2015 FOREST RIVER FLAGSTAFF — 5 complaints
- 2016 FOREST RIVER FLAGSTAFF — 1 complaint
- 2017 FOREST RIVER FLAGSTAFF — 4 complaints
- 2018 FOREST RIVER FLAGSTAFF — 8 complaints
- 2019 FOREST RIVER FLAGSTAFF — 10 complaints
Other FOREST RIVER Models
- FOREST RIVER CHEROKEE — 191 total complaints
- FOREST RIVER GEORGETOWN — 183 total complaints
- 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