2019 FOREST RIVER FLAGSTAFF

6 recalls, 10 complaints - 17 TSBs

TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY

Defect Description

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 bo... Read more

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 (Flagstaff) or 1-260-499-2100 (Cherok... Read more

1,809 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Forest River, Inc.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

Defect Description

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 number for this recall is 10C-1001.

10 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Forest River, Inc.

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

Defect Description

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 this recall is 10D-0950.

85 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Forest River, Inc.

SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC

Defect Description

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 1-574-642-2640. Forest River's number for this recall is 10B-... Read more

2,454 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Forest River, Inc.

SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY

Defect Description

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.

1,785 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Forest River, Inc.

SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING

Defect Description

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.

164 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Forest River, Inc.

Complaint Statistics

10 total complaints 1 crashes

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
STRUCTURE:BODY	3
TIRES	2
UNKNOWN OR OTHER	1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	1
WHEELS	1
SEAT BELTS	1
ENGINE	1

Incident date: May 23, 2025

• The airbag system failed to deploy during a collision that resulted in the total loss of the vehicle. Additionally, the vehicle was operating with a 17” spare tire (undersized compared to the standard 20” wheels), which may have contributed to the accident. The vehicle has been totaled and i... Read more

Crash

Incident date: May 23, 2025

Seat belt does not retract on its own, seat belt locks randomly and does not retract fully making it loose.

Incident date: May 23, 2025

Engine seized while at idle speed and has to be replaced. It was a catastrophic event, but not covered under the current recall for 6.2L L87 engines.

Incident date: Apr 28, 2023

- December 5, 2022, while driving on I-20 East in Atlanta, Georgia in the evening, at a speed of 15-20 mph my vehicle abruptly came to a stop in the middle of traffic with no warning and no action prompted by me while driving. There were vehicles positioned in front and behind my vehicle. Thankfully... Read more

Incident date: Aug 21, 2022

Tire blowout on single axel travel trailer ST205/75 R14

Incident date: Apr 30, 2022

Two of the Frame Bolts underneath the front of our E-Pro 19FBS camper are partly rusted and missing a nut (one on driver side and one on passenger side). The bolt on the passenger side is out of the metal frame hole it should be in, and the metal frame is slightly bent. Both bolts are at a slight an... Read more

Incident date: Apr 30, 2022

Incident date: Oct 18, 2021

The contact owns a 2019 Forest River Flagstaff Micro Lite equipped with Lionshead Tires, Tire Line: Castle Rock, Tire Size: 205/75/R14, DOT number: UJTYMT418. The contact stated that while driving 40-55 MPH, the driver's side rear tire went flat. The tire pressure monitoring system was beeping. The ... Read more

Incident date: May 15, 2020

. THE STABILIZING JACKS ARE DEFINITELY JUST FOR STABILIZING. WE THOUGHT THEY WOULD TAKE THE LOAD OF THE RV. 4 JACKS TO SUPPORT 1 RV. THE WARNING ON THE JACKS IS LOCATED ON THE TOPSIDE OF THE JACK, SO A CLUELESS, NEW RV OWNER WOULD NOT SEE THEM UNTIL THE JACKS ARE DOWN. ALSO ... Read more

Incident date: Mar 6, 2019

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 FOREST RIVER FLAGSTAFF E-PRO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT BIKE RACK PINS WERE CORRODED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BIKE RACK WAS UNUSABLE AND SHE WAS CONCERNED THAT THE RACK WOULD DETACH FROM THE TRAILER. THE TRAILER WAS NOT TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC OR DEALER FOR DIA... Read more

Technical Service Bulletins, 2019 FOREST RIVER FLAGSTAFF

17 manufacturer communications from 10 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
350000 EQUIPMENT	8
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY	3
160000 STRUCTURE	3
355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS	1
351000 EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER	1
134000 VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY	1

350000 EQUIPMENT

Helpful document to remove and replace a flush floor slideroom box/floor.

160000 STRUCTURE

Helpful document to remove and replace a flush floor slideroom box/floor.

350000 EQUIPMENT

The under-mount sinks may not have the appropriate amount of retaining clips to keep the sink from falling out of place.

160000 STRUCTURE

As Per Lippert Components; Specific 8800 Series windows installed in your recreational vehicle may potentially leak. The windows will be remedied by a Forest River Dealer.

160000 STRUCTURE

A limited number of outer dome skylights (V1422CLOD/V1422BROD/V1422WHOD) have displayed cracks soon after installation. Cracks may originate at the flange of the skylight and extend outward. This issue has been known to occur within 2 weeks

134000 VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

The sofa mounting brackets have been improved for better performance while opening and closing the sofas.

350000 EQUIPMENT

The sofa mounting brackets have been improved for better performance while opening and closing the sofas.

350000 EQUIPMENT

In certain vehicles a sofa was installed which may be to wide and will not fold out as designed into a bed.

351000 EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER

Per the service bulletin from Dometic ?Dometic Corporation has identified a visual cosmetic defect that has occurred on our Dometic DM2652 refrigerators up in the freezer compartment. This does NOT occur on all units, but may be present on

350000 EQUIPMENT

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

Rockwood and Flagstaff Fifth-Wheels with the Nautilus convenience Center were manufactured with incorrect water line hookups.

350000 EQUIPMENT

Rockwood and Flagstaff Fifth-Wheels with the Nautilus convenience Center were manufactured with incorrect water line hookups.

350000 EQUIPMENT

Certain vehicles may have a tub drain plug which might be the incorrect color.

355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Certain vehicles do not have the vehicle model decal adjacent to the door.

350000 EQUIPMENT

Certain vehicles do not have the vehicle model decal adjacent to the door.

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

Certain vehicles may have a tub drain plug which might be the incorrect color.

NHTSA Safety Investigations, FOREST RIVER FLAGSTAFF

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

AQ, Closed , Model Year: 2014

Safety Act Violations

In a Consent Order executed on July 8, 2015, Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) admitted that it violated the Safety Act by: failing to submit accurate early warning reports; not filing certain field communications or reports of Canadian safety campaigns; not providing copies of notices, bulletins, a... nd other communications as required; failing to file certain quarterly recall reports in a timely manner or with complete information; sending notices to dealers without required information; failing to submit communications to manufacturers, dealers, owners and purchasers directly related to a defect or noncompliance; failing to notify vehicle owners and dealers of defects and noncompliances; not timely notifying NHTSA of safety-related defects within five days; failing to conduct timely recalls for Recall Nos. 15V-080 and 15V-156; and failing to respond fully to NHTSA's October 2, 2014 Special Order by the deadline.As part of the Consent Order, NHTSA assessed a total civil penalty of $35 million against Forest River for its violations of the Safety Act. The civil penalty consists of a cash payment and stipulated penalties. Forest River paid the $5 million cash penalty on July 17, 2015. Forest River is required to retain an independent monitor to conduct audits of the company's compliance with the Consent Order and Safety Act. Failure to resolve any issues discovered in those audits will result in portions of the stipulated civil penalties coming due. The Consent Order also contains performance obligations, including retention of an in-house consultant, actions to remedy past noncompliances with the Safety Act, creation of publicly available best practices for Safety Act compliance, employee training, and industry outreach. The population listed in this closing resume is based on Forest River?s untimely recalls and does not include other issues addressed by the Consent Order, which relates to Forest River?s entire business.Based on the Consent Order, Forest River's admissions that it violated the law, and its ongoing performance obligations, this audit query investigation, AQ14-002, is closed. Closure of this AQ has no bearing on the terms of the Consent Order, including Forest River's ongoing performance obligations or legal obligations, and does not represent a determination by the agency as to Forest River's performance under the Consent Order to date.Read more

RQ, Closed , Model Year: 2012

Trailer tire may contact floor

ODI opened RQ14-004 based on 3 Vehicle Owner Questionnaires (VOQs) which reported a condition similar to recall 13V-554.This recall addressed insufficient clearance between the tire and trailer floor.The condition was due to a frame supplier change which resulted in reduced clearance between the top... of the tire and the bottom of the wheel wellOf the three VOQs reported in the opening resume two were not included in recall 13V-554 and one was.Both of the vehicles not included used a different frame than the recalled trailers.Upon thorough examination of the condition experienced by the owners it was found that neither unit exhibited insufficient tire clearance between the bottom of the floor and top of the tire.Forest River's initial Information Request Response (IRR) submission did not adequately address all the questions asked by ODI.Following a meetingwith Forest River personnel on March 20, 2015 an IRR was submitted on May 22, 2015, which satisfied ODI.This submission is included in the public repository.When asked how Forest River identified the recall population they used a production change to determine the start and end dates.On February 3, 2012 Forest River introduced a new frame.The engineering drawings used to launch this new frame failed to identify the frame rail height.Furthermore, Forest River failed to verify that the new frame rail height was the same as the one it replaced.This created a half inch reduction in clearance.This issue was not identified and remedied untilFebruary 4, 2013 which is the end of the recall population. A thorough review of the complaint and warranty informationreceived during this investigation was preformed.After removing claims that could be associated with recall 13V-554 a defect trend was not identified on the remaining population.The only crash which also included an injurycould not be positively associated with the alleged defect. This investigation is closed.The closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by NHTSA that no safety-related defect exists.The agency reserves the right to take further action if warranted by the circumstances.The ODI reports cited above can be reviewed at: http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/owners/SearchNHTSAID under the following complaint identification numbers: 10598458, 10598344, 10538519.Read more

FOREST RIVER FLAGSTAFF - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the FOREST RIVER FLAGSTAFF across all model years (1997, 2026).

51 Total Recalls

103 Total Complaints

2 Investigations

4 Reported Crashes

7 Reported Fires

0 Reported Deaths

FOREST RIVER FLAGSTAFF - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year	Recalls	Complaints
2026	2	3	View
2024	0	3	View
2023	1	0	View
2022	4	1	View
2021	2	12	View
2020	2	14	View
2019 (current)	6	10
2018	5	8	View
2017	7	4	View
2016	2	1	View
2015	0	5	View
2014	2	3	View
2013	2	9	View
2012	1	8	View
2008	1	3	View
2007	2	3	View
2006	1	0	View
2005	2	10	View
2004	1	3	View
2003	2	0	View
2002	1	1	View
2001	1	0	View
2000	1	0	View
1999	1	0	View
1998	1	2	View
1997	1	0	View

Other FOREST RIVER Models

Model	Recalls	Complaints
34CK-TS	0	0	View
37RL-TS	0	0	View
ACADIA	0	0	View
AHARA TRAVEL TRAILER	0	0	View
ALL AMERICAN SPORT	0	0	View
ALL AMERICAN SPORT RV	0	0	View
ALL AMERICAN SPORT XLR	0	0	View
AMERA-LITE	0	0	View

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2019 FOREST RIVER FLAGSTAFF

Complaint Statistics

Top Reported Components

Technical Service Bulletins, 2019 FOREST RIVER FLAGSTAFF

Most Affected Components

NHTSA Safety Investigations, FOREST RIVER FLAGSTAFF

FOREST RIVER FLAGSTAFF - All Years Overview

FOREST RIVER FLAGSTAFF - Year by Year

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