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2019 Forest River Flagstaff Recalls & Complaints

The 2019 Forest River Flagstaff has 6 NHTSA recall campaigns and 7 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 2019 Forest River Flagstaff. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2019 Forest River Flagstaff owner complaints

Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Forest River Flagstaff, describing incidents dated March 6, 2019 to May 23, 2025.

Most-cited components

Structure 3 complaints
Tires 3 complaints
Unknown or Other 2 complaints
Equipment 1 complaint

Of the 7 complaints on file, 1 reports a fire (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Newest complaints

ODI #11664455 · Filed June 2, 2025
I setup my camper and turn the hot water heater on using the propane setting. I left the camper and came back and could smell something hot/burning inside the camper. I looked at the rubber propane line connected to the hot water heater was on fire. I opened the cover to the hot water heater and…
ODI #11524032 · Filed May 26, 2023
The Castle Rock spare tire failed while on the rim mounted to spare tire holder. Tire was covered 24/7. Size st 205/75r14 Failure was in belts on tread. Large bubble on inside of tire under treads with outside of tire deformed. Pictures available Tire was never used. Air pressure checked with other…
ODI #11481872 · Filed August 29, 2022
Tire blowout on single axel travel trailer ST205/75 R14

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Incorrect Bolt Lengths for Rotating Pin Box

NHTSA #19V570000 · Trailer Hitches — Fifth Wheel Assembly · NHTSA notice

Reported August 2, 2019 · Forest River, Inc.

Potentially affected: 1,809 vehicles

Repair completion: 31.45% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Forest River campaign 51-1065 · Owners notified August 27, 2019 · Vehicles built March 16, 2019 – August 1, 2019 (per NHTSA)

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 consequence

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.

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.

Front A/C Wiring may Chafe

NHTSA #19V317000 · Electrical System — Wiring · NHTSA notice

Reported April 19, 2019 · Forest River, Inc.

Potentially affected: 10 vehicles

Repair completion: 40% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Forest River campaign 10C-1001 · Owners notified May 6, 2019 · Vehicles built October 29, 2018 – December 6, 2018 (per NHTSA)

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 consequence

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.

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.

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.

Break-Away Switch May Disconnect From Battery

NHTSA #19V069000 · Service Brakes, Electric · NHTSA notice

Reported February 1, 2019 · Forest River, Inc.

Potentially affected: 2,454 vehicles

Repair completion: 57.58% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Forest River campaign 10B-0943 · Owners notified February 25, 2019 · Vehicles built August 15, 2018 – January 24, 2019 (per NHTSA)

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 consequence

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.

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.

Improper Brake Flange Causing Brake Failure

NHTSA #18V678000 · Suspension — Rear — Axle — Non-Powered Axle Assembly · NHTSA notice

Reported September 27, 2018 · Forest River, Inc.

Potentially affected: 1,785 vehicles

Repair completion: 75.74% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Forest River campaign 10-0863 · Owners notified October 12, 2018 · Vehicles built July 9, 2018 – August 29, 2018 (per NHTSA)

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 consequence

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.

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.

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2019 Forest River Flagstaff. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

7 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2019 Forest River Flagstaff.

Equipment; Unknown or Other

ODI #11664455

Fire

Incident: May 23, 2025 · Filed: June 2, 2025

I setup my camper and turn the hot water heater on using the propane setting. I left the camper and came back and could smell something hot/burning inside the camper. I looked at the rubber propane line connected to the hot water heater was on fire. I opened the cover to the hot water heater and blew the flame out. Propane was leaking from the rubber line that was cracked. I turned the gas off to prevent additional fire. The gas line appeared to by dry rotted. The camper would have burned if I didnt catch the line on fire. The line was replaced, but should have been a better line. I made the repair myself and did not report it to the manufacturer or anyone. There was no warning of the fire until I bought the fire outside.

Tires

ODI #11524032

Incident: April 28, 2023 · Filed: May 26, 2023

The Castle Rock spare tire failed while on the rim mounted to spare tire holder. Tire was covered 24/7. Size st 205/75r14 Failure was in belts on tread. Large bubble on inside of tire under treads with outside of tire deformed. Pictures available Tire was never used. Air pressure checked with other tires before usage.

Tires

ODI #11481872

Incident: August 21, 2022 · Filed: August 29, 2022

Tire blowout on single axel travel trailer ST205/75 R14

Structure; Unknown or Other

ODI #11463794

Incident: April 30, 2022 · Filed: May 8, 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 angle. The other 10 Frame Bolts are not visibly rusted and there is a nut on each one but a few are loose enough to twist off by hand. The others seem tight enough but we can’t be sure without knowing what torque number they should be tightened to. We double checked the Forest River owner’s manual but there is no mention of Frame Bolts in the 'maintenance' list or anywhere else. Also, there are no lock washers on the frame bolts to prevent self-loosening. This is surprising because it seems these frame bolts are the only thing holding the body of our camper to its frame. We have owned our camper a little over 3 years and we use it 3 to 5 times a year to travel short distances, all on main roads and major highways for camping only on paved or gravel leveled lots. We have never taken the camper off road or towed a heavy load. Our frame bolts should not be so loose that two bolt nuts fell off and a few can be twisted off by hand. We are reporting this Frame Bolt failure because it is something that can cause separation of the RV box from its frame while in motion. We routinely check everything on the camper but not everyone does unless there is a reason to. Maybe what we found is not a common issue but it is worth reporting because paying special attention to Frame Bolts during production (Forest River) , at point of sale (Dealership) and as part of routine maintenance (RV Owner) could save a life. We sent an email to Forest River yesterday describing the problem and requesting they cover the cost of repair. Nobody has inspected our camper except for us because we just discovered the issue last weekend during routine camper maintenance.

Tires

ODI #11438421

Incident: October 18, 2021 · Filed: October 27, 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 vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the contact was informed that the tread was separating. The tire was replaced however while driving at an undisclosed speed the TPMS was beeping and the driver heard an abnormal sound. The contact pulled over and noticed that the passenger’s side rear tire was flat. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the passenger’s side front tire went flat. The manufacturer was not contacted. The tire failure mileage was approximately 700.

Structure

ODI #11327695

Incident: May 15, 2020 · Filed: June 8, 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 THE DOCUMENTATION DOES NOT SAY THE JACKS ARE NOT LOAD BEARING. MY ONLY EXPERIENCE WITH A SCREW JACK IS FROM MY CAR AND CHANGING A TIRE. LONG STORY SHORT, WE BENT 2 OF THE 4 JACKS B/C WE THOUGHT THEY COULD TAKE THE RV LOAD TO LEVEL THE RV ON UN-EVEN GROUND. LUCKILY NO ONE WAS HURT AND NO OTHER DAMAGE. *TR

Structure

ODI #11210344

Incident: March 6, 2019 · Filed: May 28, 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 DIAGNOSTIC TESTING OR REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND REQUESTED THE CONTACT TO SEND PICTURES OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER OFFERED NO RESOLUTION OF THE FAILURE AFTER SEVERAL MONTHS OF COMMUNICATION. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THERE WAS NO MILEAGE.

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