NHTSA vehicle safety data

2005 Forest River Flagstaff Recalls & Complaints

The 2005 Forest River Flagstaff has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 5 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Forest River dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2005 Forest River Flagstaff. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

2005 Forest River Flagstaff owner complaints

Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Forest River Flagstaff, describing incidents dated August 4, 2005 to July 7, 2008.

Most-cited components

Electrical System 2 complaints
Equipment 2 complaints
Engine 1 complaint
Exterior Lighting 1 complaint
Fuel/Propulsion System 1 complaint
Power Train 1 complaint

Of the 5 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash and 1 a fire (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Newest complaints

ODI #10233423 · Filed July 7, 2008
THIS IS A FACTORY RECALL ON REFRIGERATOR BY DOMETIC NOT FOREST RIVER I CALL THE RECALL LINE AND THE RECORDING TELLS YOU THE ARE BUSY AND CALL BACK AND PUSH # 9 , I DO AND ALL IT DOES IS HANG YOU UP. MY REFRI. IS ON THE RECALL LIST AND ACCORDING TO THEIR MAILER IT IS DANGEROUS AND NOT TO USE IT. I…
ODI #10211065 · Filed December 6, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 (NA) FOREST RIVER LEXINGTON GTS. THE PROPANE LINE IS RUBBING AGAINST A BULGE IN THE REAR SUSPENSION. AS A RESULT, ONE OF THE FITTINGS FAILED AND PROPANE IS LEAKING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT HAS NOT TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER OR A MECHANIC AND IT HAS NOT BEEN…
ODI #10189362 · Filed May 1, 2007
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FOREST RIVER FLAGSTAFF SUNSEEKER. THE CONTACT COMPLAINED ABOUT TIRES AND BRAKE SYSTEM FAILURES. WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 40-50 MPH, SHE FELT A VIBRATION WHICH ORIGINATED FROM THE DRIVESHAFT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO THEN SENT IT TO THE COMPANY, WHO DETERMINED…

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PLUG IN REMOTE CONTROL RECEIVER FOR FIREPLACE

NHTSA #10V454000 · Equipment · NHTSA notice

Reported October 1, 2010 · FOREST RIVER, INC.

Potentially affected: 2,207 vehicles

Owners notified January 28, 2011 · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation

Defect description

FOREST RIVER IS RECALLING CERTAIN RECREATIONAL VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH DIMPLEX ELECTRAFLAME, SYMPHONY, OR OPTIFLAME BRANDED ELECTRIC FIREPLACES, STOVES, AND FIREPLACE INSERTS. THE PLUG IN REMOTE CONTROL RECEIVER FOR THE FIREPLACE CAN OVERHEAT.

Safety consequence

AN OVERHEATED RECEIVER COULD CAUSE A FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

FOREST RIVER IS WORKING WITH DIMPLEX AND DIMPLEX WILL PROVIDE OWNERS A FREE REPLACEMENT PLUG-IN REMOTE CONTROL KIT. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 28, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DIMPLEX NORTH AMERICA CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-888-346-7539.

Notes

OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .

REFRIGERATOR/DOMETIC

NHTSA #08V346000 · Equipment — Recreational Vehicle/Trailer · NHTSA notice

Reported July 7, 2008 · FOREST RIVER, INC.

Potentially affected: 107,417 vehicles

Owners notified November 7, 2008 · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation

Defect description

FOREST RIVER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MY 2003-2006 MOTOR HOMES, FIFTH WHEEL AND TRAVEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH A TWO-DOOR REFRIGERATOR MANUFACTURED BY THE DOMETIC CORPORATION. THE REFRIGERATOR MAY HAVE A DEFECT IN THE BOILER TUBE. PRESSURIZED COOLANT SOLUTION COULD BE RELEASED INTO AN AREA WHERE AN IGNITION SOURCE (GAS FLAME) IS PRESENT.

Safety consequence

IF THIS SOLUTION IS EXPOSED TO AN IGNITION SOURCE UNDER CERTAIN SPECIFIC CIRCUMSTANCES, IT CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

FOREST RIVER IS WORKING WITH DOMETIC TO REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS (PLEASE SEE 08E032). DOMETIC WILL REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS BY INSTALLING A SECONDARY BURN HOUSING, A THERMAL FUSE, AND A MELT FUSE FREE OF CHARGE. DOMETIC HAS RETAINED STERICYCLE INC. TO MANAGE THIS CAMPAIGN. STERICYCLE WILL ASSIST THE OWNER IN LOCATING DEALERSHIPS OR SERVICE CENTERS AND WILL PROVIDE ASSISTANCE WITH SCHEDULING OF APPOINTMENTS. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOMETIC/STERICYCLE AT 1-888-446-5157 OR FOREST RIVER AT 1-574-389-4600.

Notes

CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2005 Forest River Flagstaff. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

5 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2005 Forest River Flagstaff.

Equipment

ODI #10233423

Incident: July 7, 2008 · Filed: July 7, 2008

THIS IS A FACTORY RECALL ON REFRIGERATOR BY DOMETIC NOT FOREST RIVER I CALL THE RECALL LINE AND THE RECORDING TELLS YOU THE ARE BUSY AND CALL BACK AND PUSH # 9 , I DO AND ALL IT DOES IS HANG YOU UP. MY REFRI. IS ON THE RECALL LIST AND ACCORDING TO THEIR MAILER IT IS DANGEROUS AND NOT TO USE IT. I WANT TO TALK TO THEM TO GET IT REPAIRED BUT HOW WHEN THEY HAVE THE PHONE RIGGED TO HANG YOU UP . PLEASE HELP. THANK YOU. *TR

Fuel System, Other

ODI #10211065

Incident: November 21, 2007 · Filed: December 6, 2007

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 (NA) FOREST RIVER LEXINGTON GTS. THE PROPANE LINE IS RUBBING AGAINST A BULGE IN THE REAR SUSPENSION. AS A RESULT, ONE OF THE FITTINGS FAILED AND PROPANE IS LEAKING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT HAS NOT TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER OR A MECHANIC AND IT HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE VIN LISTS THE VEHICLE AS A 2005 CHEVROLET G3500 EXPRESS CUTAWAY/RV. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 13,000.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic; Engine and Engine Cooling; Power Train; Electrical System; Exterior Lighting; Structure

ODI #10189362

Incident: March 12, 2007 · Filed: May 1, 2007

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FOREST RIVER FLAGSTAFF SUNSEEKER. THE CONTACT COMPLAINED ABOUT TIRES AND BRAKE SYSTEM FAILURES. WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 40-50 MPH, SHE FELT A VIBRATION WHICH ORIGINATED FROM THE DRIVESHAFT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO THEN SENT IT TO THE COMPANY, WHO DETERMINED THAT THE FAILURE WAS THE CRANK SHAFT SENSOR. THE DEALER REFUSED TO PERFORM THE REPAIR BECAUSE THE SENSOR WAS ALTERED BY THE MANUFACTURER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN ANY RECALLS. THE FAILURE FIRST OCCURRED FIVE DAYS AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 25,820 , AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 25,000. *AK THE CONSUMER STATED THE DEALER WILL NOT COVER UNDER WARRANTY DUE TO THE FACT FRAME HAS BEEN ALTERED. THE CONSUMER PROVIDED MULTIPLE PICTURES OF THE DEFECTS. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE CRUISE CONTROL LIGHT WILL NOT DISPLAY ON DASH. THE DEALER ALSO STATED THAT THE HIGH BEAMS LIGHTS AND LIGHT SWITCH ARE NOT WORKING PROPERLY. THE DEALER STATED REAR RIGHT SIDE TRIM IS TOO SHORT AND FRESH WATER FILL LEAKS. THE CONSUMER IS STATING WOULD LIKE DEALER TO PERFORM THE REPAIRS UNDER WARRANTY. UPDATED 07/06/07 *TR

Tires

ODI #10161292

Incident: July 1, 2006 · Filed: July 3, 2006

THE INCIDENT WAS A TREAD SEPARATION ON A FIFTH WHEEL CAMPING TRAILER. I HAD BEEN TRAVELING ON A HIGHWAY AND THE FELT A BUMP. I STOPPED TO INVESTIGATE AND FOUND THAT THE TREAD SEPARATED ON ONE OF 4 TIRES ON THE TRAILER. THE TIRES HAD ABOUT 8000 MILES ON THEM. SOME DAMAGE WAS DONE TO THE UNDERSIDE OF THE TRAILER. I PUT ON THE SPARE AND PROCEEDED HOME. KENDA, THE TIRE MANUFACTURER IS NOT LISTED ON YOUR SITE. *NM

Electrical System; Equipment

ODI #10132132

Crash Fire

Incident: August 4, 2005 · Filed: August 30, 2005

DT: 2005 FOREST RIVER FLAG STAFF 831BHSS. THE WIRING CAUGHT ON FIRE, CAUSING THE ELECTRICAL BRAKES TO LOCK. THE TRAILER AND THE VEHICLE 2004 GMC, YUKON FLIPPED OVER. THE BRAKE WIRES WERE EXPOSED BECAUSE THERE WAS NO PROTECTIVE COVERING ON THEM. CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AT 60 MPH WHEN THIS OCCURRED. THERE WERE NO OTHER VEHICLES DAMAGED. THERE WAS A REPORT TO THE POLICE AND WITNESS TO THIS INCIDENT. INSURANCE AGENCY SAID THAT IT WAS DUE TO FAULTY WIRING. *AK THE ELECRICAL WIRING FOR THE BRAKE SYSTEM RUBBED ON THE METAL CROSSBAR, CUT THROUGH THE WIRING AND SHORTING OUT THE BRAKING SYSTEM WHICH THEN LOCKED UP. AS A RESULT THE TRAILER SWAYED OUT OF CONTROL. *NM

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