FOREST RIVER FLAGSTAFF (2018) recall — Equipment
Forest River recalls 2017-2018 Flagstaff travel trailers due to slide room arm potentially damaging rear tires, risking loss of vehicle control. Owners should contact customer service for free lift kit installation.
Use caution until it’s fixed
The damaged tire may leak air, resulting in a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Forest River is recalling certain 2017-2018 Flagstaff travel trailers because the slide room arm can damage the rear tire, which may leak air and cause loss of vehicle control. This could increase crash risk if the tire fails while driving. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1224898-forest-river-2018-flagstaff-trailers-tire-damage-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1224898-forest-river-2018-flagstaff-trailers-tire-damage-risk · Updated October 7, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #17V677000
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“Forest River 2018 Flagstaff Trailers: Tire Damage Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1224898-forest-river-2018-flagstaff-trailers-tire-damage-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #17V677000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V677000).
Why it’s dangerous
The slide room arm in these trailers can contact and damage the passenger side rear tire. This damage may cause the tire to leak air, leading to loss of vehicle control and potentially causing a crash.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2017-2018 Forest River Flagstaff travel trailers are affected. Trailer users who frequently drive on rough terrain or have older tires are at higher risk of tire damage.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 2017-2018 Forest River Flagstaff travel trailers. The recall began November 30, 2017, and applies to trailers sold during that time.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Forest River Customer Service
Call 1-574-642-5164 to schedule a free lift kit installation and tire replacement if needed.
Have a Lift Kit Installed
Dealers will install a lift kit to elevate the chassis and replace damaged tires at no cost.
What NHTSA says to do
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.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The slide room arm in these trailers can contact and damage the passenger side rear tire, which may leak air and cause loss of vehicle control.
How do I know if my trailer is affected?
Check if your trailer is a 2017-2018 Forest River Flagstaff model, as the recall began November 30, 2017.
What should I do if my tire is damaged?
Dealers will install a lift kit to elevate the chassis and replace any damaged tires at no cost.
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 17V677000 — Forest River Forest River Hello, I own a Forest River that is covered by recall 17V677000 from Forest River. The official recall notice states: 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. 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 #17V677000 (October 26, 2017)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 7, 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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