2020 Forest River Flagstaff recalls and problems

The 2020 Forest River Flagstaff has 2 recalls and 11 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is tires.

How the 2020 compares

Highest

Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Highest complaint count among 18 Flagstaff model years — the most of any year.

2recalls

11complaints

0crashes

0fires

1injuries

5,000median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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2 recalls

Structure

Nov 19, 2019 · NHTSA campaign 19V827000 · 9 vehicles

Problem: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2020 Rockwood RLF8298KS and Flagstaff FLF8529RLS recreational trailers. Due to improper tire clearance, the tire may contact the steel chassis outrigger, possibly resulting in tire failure.

Risk: Tire failure can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy & notes

Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a new outrigger to achieve the proper tire clearance, and damaged tires will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began December 10, 2019. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-8954. Forest River's number for this recall is 10C-1116.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Trailer Hitches

Aug 2, 2019 · NHTSA campaign 19V570000 · 1,809 vehicles

Problem: 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.

Risk: The incorrect bolts may allow the rotating pin box to rotate in two places, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy & notes

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 (Flagstaff) or 1-260-499-2100 (Cherokee). Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1065.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Unknown or other4

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

Complaints by year filed

2020 vs. other Forest River Flagstaff years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2020. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2020 Forest River Flagstaff have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns covering the 2020 Forest River Flagstaff, the latest from Nov 19, 2019 (structure). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2020 Forest River Flagstaff?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention tires (5), unknown or other (4), power train (2). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.