Model year record

2019 FOREST RIVER Flagstaff

6 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 13 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 19V570000

Trailer hitches: fifth wheel assembly

Component
Trailer hitches: fifth wheel assembly
Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Vehicles affected
1,809
Reported to NHTSA
2019-08-02
Owners notified
2019-08-27

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 bolts.

Safety risk

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

Manufacturer 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 (Cherokee). Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1065.

Recall campaignNHTSA 19V317000

Electrical system: wiring

Component
Electrical system: wiring
Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Vehicles affected
10
Reported to NHTSA
2019-04-19
Owners notified
2019-05-06

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.

Safety risk

If the wiring harness contacts the heat strip, the sheathing may melt, increasing the risk of fire.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 19V084000

Latches/locks/linkages

Component
Latches/locks/linkages
Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Vehicles affected
85
Reported to NHTSA
2019-02-08
Owners notified
2019-02-25

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.

Safety risk

If the exterior bunk bed door opens unexpectedly while the trailer is being towed, it can increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 19V069000

Service brakes, electric

Component
Service brakes, electric
Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Vehicles affected
2,454
Reported to NHTSA
2019-02-01
Owners notified
2019-02-25

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.

Safety risk

The trailer's inability to apply the brakes in the event of a separation can increase the risk of crash.

Manufacturer 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-0943.

Recall campaignNHTSA 18V678000

Suspension: rear: axle: non-powered axle assembly

Component
Suspension: rear: axle: non-powered axle assembly
Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Vehicles affected
1,785
Reported to NHTSA
2018-09-27
Owners notified
2018-10-12

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.

Safety risk

Premature brake failure can increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 18V475000

Suspension: front: wheel bearing

Component
Suspension: front: wheel bearing
Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Vehicles affected
164
Reported to NHTSA
2018-07-18
Owners notified
2018-08-13

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.

Safety risk

If a wheel locks up, there would be an increased the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Structure: body31,000 mi
Unknown or other3
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer: LPG systems2
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer: LPG systems: lines and fittings2
Tires2
Tires: tread/belt1

The 2018 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. The 2020 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.