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2014 Forest River Flagstaff Recalls & Complaints

The 2014 Forest River Flagstaff has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 2 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 2014 Forest River Flagstaff. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

2014 Forest River Flagstaff owner complaints

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Forest River Flagstaff, describing incidents dated March 29, 2014 to April 19, 2016.

Most-cited components

  • Wheels 2 complaints
  • Suspension 1 complaint

Newest complaints

  • ODI #10860828 · Filed

    I JUST NOTICED THAT MY FIFTH WHEEL TRAILER CAME WITH C LOAD RATED TIRES. RATED AT 2150# AT 50 PSI FOR A TOTAL OF 8600#. MY TRAILER DRY WEIGHT IS 8273 # AND CARGO MAX OF 1241 # (THIS DATA IS ON OFFICIAL PLAQUE ON SIDE OF TRAILER) FOR 9514 # OR 914# OVER THE TIRE MAX RATING. I WILL BE REPLACING THESE…

  • ODI #10608644 · Filed

    TL- THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FOREST RIVER FLAGSTAFF. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE BEING TOWED BY ANOTHER VEHICLE, THE VEHICLE WAS NOT STEADY AND SWAYED. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT THE TIRE CLEARANCE WAS BEING EXPOSED TO THE AXLES, WHICH MAY CAUSE THE AXLES TO FRACTURE. THE VEHICLE…

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NHTSA defect investigations

NHTSA's investigations file lists the 2014 Forest River Flagstaff in 1 investigation. Audit Queries and Equipment Queries are administrative investigations: they look at whether companies complied with federal vehicle safety requirements, such as reporting, recall and certification rules, not at a possible vehicle defect. A listed model year means only that an investigation names it; it says nothing about any particular vehicle. An open investigation is not a finding that a safety defect exists, and NHTSA can close one without a recall.

Open and recently closed NHTSA defect investigations

Risk of Fire due to Contact with Heating Element

NHTSA #15V080000 · Equipment · NHTSA notice

Reported February 10, 2015 · Forest River, Inc.

Potentially affected: 726 vehicles

Repair completion: 73.69% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Forest River campaign SB111014 · Owners notified March 17, 2015 · Vehicles built June 26, 2014 – October 9, 2014 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2014 Rockwood and Flagstaff recreational vehicles manufactured June 26, 2014, to October 9, 2014, and equipped with the Chill Chaser option. In the affected vehicles, excessive foam insulation and/or loose wiring may touch the Chill Chaser heating element.

Safety consequence

If the foam insulation or loose wiring contacts the heating element, there is an increased risk of fire.

Manufacturer remedy

Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the foam insulation and wiring, making any necessary repair, free of charge. The recall began on March 17, 2015. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-2640. Forest River's number for this recall is SB111014.

Notes

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.

Unexpected Unfurling of the Awning

NHTSA #13V203000 · Equipment · NHTSA notice

Reported May 17, 2013 · Forest River, Inc.

Potentially affected: 9,526 vehicles

Owners notified July 29, 2013 · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation

Defect description

Forest River is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Forest River models Blue Ridge, Cardinal, Cherokee, Columbus, EVO, Georgetown, Flagstaff, Forester, Lexington, Puma, Rockwood, Sabre, Salem, Sandpiper, Sandstorm, Sierra, Stealth, Sunseeker, Wildcat, Wildwood, Work and Play and XLR; Coachmen models Brookstone, Catalina, Chaparral, Concord, Encounter, Freedom Express, Freelander, Leprechaun, Mirada, Pursuit, and Sportcoach; Prime Time models Avenger, Crusader, Lacrosse, Saniber, and Tracer; Palomino model Maverick Truck Camper; Cargo Mate model Eliminator and Shasta models Revere, Phoenix recreational vehicles manufactured from February 13, 2013, through April 18, 2013. Due to a design change in the power awning motor assembly, the motor assembly screws may unknowingly shear.

Safety consequence

If the motor assembly screws shear, it is possible that the awning can unfurl unexpectedly, either while the vehicle is at rest or while in transit, increasing the risk of personal injury or a vehicle crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Forest River will notify owners and Dometic staff will replace the affected motors with motors of a different design. The safety recall began on July 29, 2013. Owners may contact Forest River at 1-574-389-4600 or Dometic at 1-888-447-0003 for more information. Owners are being instructed not to drive their vehicle until repairs can be performed.

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 www.safercar.gov.

Other Forest River Flagstaff model years

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