FOREST RIVER FLAGSTAFF (2019) recall — Latches/Locks/Linkages
Forest River recalls 2018-2019 Flagstaff trailers with risk of bunk bed door opening while towing, potentially causing crashes. Owners must contact customer service for free latch repairs.
Use caution until it’s fixed
If the exterior bunk bed door opens unexpectedly while the trailer is being towed, it can increase the risk of a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Forest River is recalling certain 2018-2019 Flagstaff trailers because the bunk bed door latch can fail while towing, increasing crash risk. Owners must get free repairs to prevent the door from opening unexpectedly. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1223805-forest-river-2019-flagstaff-trailers-bunk-bed-door-opens-while.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1223805-forest-river-2019-flagstaff-trailers-bunk-bed-door-opens-while · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #19V084000
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“Forest River 2019 Flagstaff Trailers: Bunk Bed Door Opens While Towed.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1223805-forest-river-2019-flagstaff-trailers-bunk-bed-door-opens-while. Based on NHTSA recall #19V084000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=19V084000).
Why it’s dangerous
The bunk bed door latch fasteners can fail during towing, allowing the door to open while the trailer is moving. This creates a risk of the door opening unexpectedly while being towed, which could lead to a crash.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2018-2019 Forest River Flagstaff trailers are affected. Trailer users towing these trailers face the highest risk of crashes if the bunk bed door opens unexpectedly.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your trailer was manufactured between 2018 and 2019 and is a Forest River Flagstaff model. The recall covers specific years and trailer types.
- Brand
Forest River- Category
Vehicle
What to do — step by step
Contact Forest River
Call 1-574-642-8943 to schedule free installation of the correct fasteners for the bunk bed door latches.
What NHTSA says to do
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.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The bunk bed door latch fasteners may fail while towing, allowing the door to open unexpectedly and increasing crash risk.
How do I know if my trailer is affected?
Check if your trailer was manufactured between 2018 and 2019 and is a Forest River Flagstaff model.
What should I do if I have this trailer?
Contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-8943 to get free installation of the correct fasteners for the bunk bed door latches.
Contact Forest River
We’ve drafted a message you can send Forest River to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 19V084000 — Forest River Forest River Hello, I own a Forest River that is covered by recall 19V084000 from Forest River. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #19V084000 (August 2, 2019)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 5, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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