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2018 Forest River Flagstaff Recalls & Complaints

The 2018 Forest River Flagstaff has 5 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 2018 Forest River Flagstaff. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2018 Forest River Flagstaff owner complaints

Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Forest River Flagstaff, describing incidents dated June 10, 2018 to July 31, 2023.

Most-cited components

Tires 3 complaints
Wheels 3 complaints
Power Train 1 complaint
Suspension 1 complaint

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

Newest complaints

ODI #11585194 · Filed April 25, 2024
I noticed bulging of the spare tire cover mounted to the back of the travel trailer. When I removed the cover I saw that a chunk of the thread was missing and large gaps were in the thread next to it. It was a brand new tire that was never on the ground. The tire was inflated to the proper air…
ODI #11470300 · Filed June 21, 2022
ST 205 75/R14 June 17, 2022 Towing the trailer at 45 mph, the Right tire on the trailer began to wobble then exploded. Lug nuts were confirmed to be tight after the explosion. The trailer and tires were inspected at a PA State Inspection station the week prior. Tire is being replaced. No warning…
ODI #11286292 · Filed December 2, 2019
ON 27-APR-2018 I PURCHASED A NEW FLAGSTAFF 832OKBS. THE TIRES ON THIS TRAVEL TRAILER WERE CASTLE ROCK (LIONS HEAD TIRES) ST22575R15 LOAD RANGE E 10 PLY TIRES. ON THE FIRST DAY OF A RECENT TRIP, ABOUT 28 MILES FROM HOME, THE RIGHT REAR TIRE ON THE TRAVEL TRAILER EXPLODED. I PULLED OFF THE ROAD TO…

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Bunk Bed Door May Open Unexpectedly

NHTSA #19V084000 · Latches/Locks/Linkages · NHTSA notice

Reported February 8, 2019 · Forest River, Inc.

Potentially affected: 85 vehicles

Repair completion: 72.94% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Forest River campaign 10D-0950 · Owners notified February 25, 2019 · Vehicles built December 17, 2018 – January 22, 2019 (per NHTSA)

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 consequence

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.

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.

Inner Wheel Bearing may Seize

NHTSA #18V475000 · Suspension — Front — Wheel Bearing · NHTSA notice

Reported July 18, 2018 · Forest River, Inc.

Potentially affected: 164 vehicles

Repair completion: 93.9% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Forest River campaign 10-0786 · Owners notified August 13, 2018 · Vehicles built March 22, 2018 – June 29, 2018 (per NHTSA)

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 consequence

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.

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.

Power Tongue Jack may Operate Unintentionally

NHTSA #18V051000 · Equipment — Mechanical — Integrated Jack/Leveler/Stabilizer · NHTSA notice

Reported January 12, 2018 · Forest River, Inc.

Potentially affected: 1,349 vehicles

Repair completion: 56.49% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Forest River campaign 51-0610 · Owners notified February 20, 2018 · Vehicles built July 11, 2017 – September 11, 2017 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2018 Rockwood and Flagstaff, and Coachmen Freedom Express recreational trailers and 2017-2018 Palomino and XLR ToyHauler and Coachmen Viking recreational trailers equipped with a Smart-Jack model power tongue jack. The laminated plastic touch pad on the jack may crack or separate allowing water to enter, potentially causing the jack to operate unintentionally.

Safety consequence

If the tongue jack retracts or extends unexpectedly, there could be an increased risk of a crash or injury.

Manufacturer remedy

Forest River will notify owners, and a Forest River or a Lippert dealer will replace the power tongue jack, free of charge. The recall began on February 20, 2018. Rockwood and Flagstaff Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-5164; XLR ToyHauler owners can call 1-574-642-0432; Viking owners can call 1-269-467-4600; Freedom Express owners can call 1-574-825-8205; Palomino owners can call 1-269-432-3246. Lippert Customer service can be reached at 1-574-538-4514 or by email at [email protected]. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-0610.

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.

Slide Room Arm May Contact the Tire

NHTSA #17V677000 · Equipment — Recreational Vehicle/Trailer · NHTSA notice

Reported October 26, 2017 · Forest River, Inc.

Potentially affected: 77 vehicles

Repair completion: 61.04% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Forest River campaign 10-0588 · Owners notified November 30, 2017 · Vehicles built January 15, 2017 – March 15, 2017 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Rockwood and Flagstaff travel trailers. The slide room arm may contact and damage the passenger side rear tire.

Safety consequence

The damaged tire may leak air, resulting in a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a lift kit to elevate the chassis and replace any tire that has evidence of damage, free of charge. The recall began on November 30, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-5164. Forest River's number 10-0588.

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.

Spindle Nut Over Torqued

NHTSA #17V517000 · Suspension — Rear — Axle — Spindle · NHTSA notice

Reported August 23, 2017 · Forest River, Inc.

Potentially affected: 69 vehicles

Repair completion: 100% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Forest River campaign 10C-0496 · Owners notified August 31, 2017 · Vehicles built August 8, 2017 – August 15, 2017 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2018 Rockwood and Flagstaff recreational trailers equipped with Dexter Axles. The spindle nut on the axles may not have been torqued to the proper specifications.

Safety consequence

The overtightened nut may cause the hub bearings to fail and the tire and rim to separate from the axle resulting in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Forest River will notify owners, and Dexter axle dealers will inspect and replace any suspect bearings, hubs, and spindle nuts, free of charge. The recall began on August 31, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-5164 or Dexter Axle at 1-574-295-7888. Forest River's number for this recall is 10C-0496.

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.

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2018 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 2018 Forest River Flagstaff.

Tires

ODI #11585194

Incident: July 31, 2023 · Filed: April 25, 2024

I noticed bulging of the spare tire cover mounted to the back of the travel trailer. When I removed the cover I saw that a chunk of the thread was missing and large gaps were in the thread next to it. It was a brand new tire that was never on the ground. The tire was inflated to the proper air pressure. The tire is a Castle Rock trailer tire size ST205/75 R14. ST 226.

Tires

ODI #11470300

Incident: June 17, 2022 · Filed: June 21, 2022

ST 205 75/R14 June 17, 2022 Towing the trailer at 45 mph, the Right tire on the trailer began to wobble then exploded. Lug nuts were confirmed to be tight after the explosion. The trailer and tires were inspected at a PA State Inspection station the week prior. Tire is being replaced. No warning lamps are associated with the travel trailer tires.

Tires; Wheels

ODI #11286292

Incident: October 6, 2019 · Filed: December 2, 2019

ON 27-APR-2018 I PURCHASED A NEW FLAGSTAFF 832OKBS. THE TIRES ON THIS TRAVEL TRAILER WERE CASTLE ROCK (LIONS HEAD TIRES) ST22575R15 LOAD RANGE E 10 PLY TIRES. ON THE FIRST DAY OF A RECENT TRIP, ABOUT 28 MILES FROM HOME, THE RIGHT REAR TIRE ON THE TRAVEL TRAILER EXPLODED. I PULLED OFF THE ROAD TO ASSESS THE PROBLEM AND COULD NOT BELIEVE THE CONDITION OF THE TIRE AND THE DAMAGE TO THE FENDER AREA OF THE TRAILER. I INSPECTED THE OTHER TIRES AND DID NOT SEE ANY OTHER DAMAGE SO I INSTALLED MY SPARE TO RESUME OUR TRIP WE GOT BACK ON THE ROAD AND I DECIDED TO STOP AT THE NEXT REST AREA (24 MILES FROM THE FIRST BLOWOUT) TO CHECK EVERYTHING OUT AND RE-TORQUE THE LUG NUTS ON THE WHEEL I CHANGED. AS I WAS PULLING INTO A PARKING SPOT THE LEFT FRONT TRAILER TIRE BLEW. THESE TIRES ALL HAD 2017 DATE STAMPS AND HAD APPROXIMATELY 4235 MILES. I CHECKED ALL THE TIRE PRESSURES BEFORE WE LEFT AND THEY WERE PROPERLY INFLATED TO 80 PSI. I HAD RECENTLY WEIGHTED THE TRAILER LOADED AT A PILOT TRUCK STOP AND IT WEIGHTED 9080LBS, WHICH IS WITHIN THE SAFETY RATING OF THE TIRES. AFTER MY TIRE FAILURE I DID SOME RESEARCH ONLINE AND FOUND NUMEROUS ACCOUNTS OF THE CASTLE ROCK ST22575R15 FAILING CATASTROPHICALLY. I FILED A CLAIM WITH LIONS HEAD AND THEY AGREED TO REIMBURSE ME FOR ALL FIVE TIRES BUT WOULD NOT COVER THE DAMAGE TO MY TRAILER. VEHICLE DAMAGE IS NOT COVERED UNDER THERE WARRANTY. I BELIEVE THESE TIRES POSE A SIGNIFICANT RISK TO LIFE AND PROPERTY AND SHOULD BE RECALLED AND REPLACED.

Suspension; Power Train; Wheels

ODI #11254933

Fire

Incident: June 16, 2019 · Filed: September 7, 2019

THE TIRES BEARINGS SEIZED AND AXLES CAUGHT FIRE AS PER NEF-150MR 18V-475SENT TO MIKE BECKER DIR CORP COMPLIANCE FOREST RIVER 2324 CENTURY DR GOSHEN IN 46528 ON AUGUST 8 2018

Wheels

ODI #11122382

Incident: June 10, 2018 · Filed: August 26, 2018

CASTLE ROCK ST 205/75/R15 TIRE BLEW OUT WHILE DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE. TRAVEL TRAILER HAD VERY LITTLE DAMAGE (WEATHER GASKET PULLED OUT OF SCREW), WHICH LEADS TO THINK THE TIRE CAME APART VERY QUICKLY.

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