FOREST RIVER FLAGSTAFF (2016) recall — Tires
Forest River is recalling 2016 Rockwood RLT2604WS, WRLT2604WS, Flagstaff FLT26RLWS and WFLT26RLWS trailers due to front tire damage from slide out bracket contact. Free lift kit installation and tire replacement offered.
Use caution until it’s fixed
If the front tire becomes damaged, it may fail and cause a loss control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Forest River is recalling certain 2016 recreational trailers because the front tire can become damaged when it contacts the slide out bracket. This damage may cause loss of vehicle control and increase crash risk. Owners should contact Forest River for free repairs. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1226925-forest-river-2016-trailers-tire-damage-risk-from-slide-out.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1226925-forest-river-2016-trailers-tire-damage-risk-from-slide-out · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #20V221000
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“Forest River 2016 Trailers: Tire Damage Risk from Slide Out Bracket.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1226925-forest-river-2016-trailers-tire-damage-risk-from-slide-out. Based on NHTSA recall #20V221000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=20V221000).
Why it’s dangerous
The front tire can contact the slide out bracket due to insufficient clearance between the tire and the bracket. This contact may damage the tire, which could then fail and cause loss of vehicle control during normal use.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2016 Rockwood RLT2604WS, WRLT2604WS, Flagstaff FLT26RLWS, and WFLT26RLWS trailers are affected. Trailer users who frequently slide out their sections are most at risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 2016 Rockwood RLT2604WS, WRLT2604WS, Flagstaff FLT26RLWS, or WFLT26RLWS trailers. The recall began May 11, 2020, and applies to these specific model years and configurations.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Forest River
Call 1-574-642-8943 to schedule free installation of the lift kit and tire replacement.
What NHTSA says to do
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a lift kit that will provide the proper clearance between the tire and the slide out bracket. Damaged tires will be replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began May 11, 2020. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-8943. Forest River's number for this recall is 10D-1159.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The front tire can become damaged when it contacts the slide out bracket due to insufficient clearance, which may cause loss of vehicle control.
How can I tell if my trailer is affected?
Check if your trailer is a 2016 Rockwood RLT2604WS, WRLT2604WS, Flagstaff FLT26RLWS, or WFLT26RLWS model.
What will be fixed?
Forest River will install a lift kit to provide proper clearance between the tire and slide out bracket, and replace 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 20V221000 — Forest River Forest River Hello, I own a Forest River that is covered by recall 20V221000 from Forest River. The official recall notice states: Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a lift kit that will provide the proper clearance between the tire and the slide out bracket. Damaged tires will be replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began May 11, 2020. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-8943. Forest River's number for this recall is 10D-1159. 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 #20V221000 (April 17, 2020)
- 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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