2019 FOREST RIVER FLAGSTAFF — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
10
Owner Complaints
6
Recalls
7
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2019 FOREST RIVER FLAGSTAFF
The 2019 FOREST RIVER FLAGSTAFF has received a total of 10 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 6 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING, SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC. 7 technical service bulletins have been issued by Forest River, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Structurebody (3 complaints), Tires (2 complaints), and Unknown Or Other (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 2019 FOREST RIVER FLAGSTAFF
NHTSA has recorded 6 recalls for the 2019 FOREST RIVER FLAGSTAFF, potentially affecting up to 6,307 vehicles.
Recall 19V570000 — TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
| 1,809 vehicles affected
Defect: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Flagstaff and Cherokee Arctic Wolf recreational trailers equipped with MORyde Orbital or You Turn Rubber Pin Box Wedge Kits. The pin boxes may have been equipped with bolts 1-3/4" in length when they should be equipped with 2" long bolts.
Consequence: The incorrect bolts may allow the rotating pin box to rotate in two places, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the bolts and replace them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began August 27, 2019. Owners may contact MORyde customer service at 1-574-293-1581 or Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-8954...
View full details →Recall 19V317000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
| 10 vehicles affected
Defect: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019 Rockwood and Flagstaff recreational trailers. The wiring for the front bedroom air conditioning may have been improperly installed and may come in contact with the heat strip in the air conditioner.
Consequence: If the wiring harness contacts the heat strip, the sheathing may melt, increasing the risk of fire.
Remedy: Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will secure the air conditioner wiring harness away from the heat strip, free of charge. The recall began on May 6, 2019. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-8943. Forest River's...
View full details →Recall 19V069000 — SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC
| 2,454 vehicles affected
Defect: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019 Flagstaff and Rockwood recreational trailers. The break-away safety switch may be improperly wired, and as a result, the trailer brakes will not apply in the event that the trailer disconnects from the tow vehicle.
Consequence: The trailer's inability to apply the brakes in the event of a separation can increase the risk of crash.
Remedy: Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a new wiring harness to maintain the supply of power to the brake system, free of charge. The recall began February 25, 2019. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at...
View full details →Recall 19V084000 — LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
| 85 vehicles affected
Defect: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Rockwood and Flagstaff recreational trailers. The bunk bed door latch fasteners that secure the bunk bed door closed may fail, allowing the door to open while moving.
Consequence: If the exterior bunk bed door opens unexpectedly while the trailer is being towed, it can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Forest River has notified owners, and dealers will install the correct fasteners for the bunk bed door latches, free of charge. The recall began February 25, 2019. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-8943. Forest River's number for...
View full details →Recall 18V678000 — SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
| 1,785 vehicles affected
Defect: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019 Forest River Flagstaff and Rockwood recreational trailers. The brake mounting flanges on the torsion axles may be incorrectly oriented, which can result in premature brake failure.
Consequence: Premature brake failure can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Forest River has notified owners, and dealers will replace the axles or hubs, free of charge. The recall began on October 12, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-2640 or Dexter customer service at 1-574-295-7888.
View full details →Recall 18V475000 — SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
| 164 vehicles affected
Defect: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Forest River Rockwood and Flagstaff trailers. The inner wheel bearings may seize, which can cause the trailer wheels to lock-up.
Consequence: If a wheel locks up, there would be an increased the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace the inner wheel bearings, free of charge. The recall began on August 13, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-4053. Forest River's number for this recall is 10-0786.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2019 FOREST RIVER FLAGSTAFF
10 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2019 FOREST RIVER FLAGSTAFF. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structurebody | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipmentrecreational Vehicletrailerlpg Systems | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipmentrecreational Vehicletrailerlpg Systemslines And Fittings | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tirestreadbelt | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
I setup my camper and turn the hot water heater on using the propane setting. I left the camper and came back and could smell something hot/burning inside the camper. I looked at the rubber propane line connected to the hot water heater was on fire. I opened the cover to the hot water heater and blew the flame out. Propane was leaking from the rubber line that was cracked. I turned the gas off to prevent additional fire. The gas line appeared to by dry rotted. The camper would have burned if I didnt catch the line on fire. The line was replaced, but should have been a better line. I made the repair myself and did not report it to the manufacturer or anyone. There was no warning of the fire until I bought the fire outside.
I setup my camper and turn the hot water heater on using the propane setting. I left the camper and came back and could smell something hot/burning inside the camper. I looked at the rubber propane line connected to the hot water heater was on fire. I opened the cover to the hot water heater and blew the flame out. Propane was leaking from the rubber line that was cracked. I turned the gas off to prevent additional fire. The gas line appeared to by dry rotted. The camper would have burned if I didnt catch the line on fire. The line was replaced, but should have been a better line. I made the repair myself and did not report it to the manufacturer or anyone. There was no warning of the fire until I bought the fire outside.
I setup my camper and turn the hot water heater on using the propane setting. I left the camper and came back and could smell something hot/burning inside the camper. I looked at the rubber propane line connected to the hot water heater was on fire. I opened the cover to the hot water heater and blew the flame out. Propane was leaking from the rubber line that was cracked. I turned the gas off to prevent additional fire. The gas line appeared to by dry rotted. The camper would have burned if I didnt catch the line on fire. The line was replaced, but should have been a better line. I made the repair myself and did not report it to the manufacturer or anyone. There was no warning of the fire until I bought the fire outside.
The Castle Rock spare tire failed while on the rim mounted to spare tire holder. Tire was covered 24/7. Size st 205/75r14 Failure was in belts on tread. Large bubble on inside of tire under treads with outside of tire deformed. Pictures available Tire was never used. Air pressure checked with other tires before usage.
Safety Rating for the 2019 FOREST RIVER FLAGSTAFF
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2019 FOREST RIVER FLAGSTAFF in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2019 FOREST RIVER FLAGSTAFF
Forest River, Inc. has issued 7 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2019 FOREST RIVER FLAGSTAFF. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
10C1387 — EQUIPMENT
Helpful document to remove and replace a flush floor slideroom box/floor.
10G0997 — EQUIPMENT
The sofa mounting brackets have been improved for better performance while opening and closing the sofas.
100916 — EQUIPMENT
In certain vehicles a sofa was installed which may be to wide and will not fold out as designed into a bed.
10C0844 — EQUIPMENT
Rockwood and Flagstaff Fifth-Wheels with the Nautilus convenience Center were manufactured with incorrect water line hookups.
10C0844 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Rockwood and Flagstaff Fifth-Wheels with the Nautilus convenience Center were manufactured with incorrect water line hookups.
100842 — EQUIPMENT
Certain vehicles may have a tub drain plug which might be the incorrect color.
10MS — EQUIPMENT
Certain vehicles do not have the vehicle model decal adjacent to the door.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2019 FOREST RIVER FLAGSTAFF
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FOREST RIVER FLAGSTAFF
- 2014 FOREST RIVER FLAGSTAFF — 3 complaints
- 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 (current)
- 2020 FOREST RIVER FLAGSTAFF — 14 complaints
- 2021 FOREST RIVER FLAGSTAFF — 12 complaints
- 2022 FOREST RIVER FLAGSTAFF — 1 complaint
- 2023 FOREST RIVER FLAGSTAFF — 0 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