Every 2019 Forest River Flagstaff recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Latches/Locks/Linkages · NHTSA 19V084000
Aug 2, 2019Latches/Locks/Linkages
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- If the exterior bunk bed door opens unexpectedly while the trailer is being towed, it can increase the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 19V084000 →Electrical System · NHTSA 19V317000
Apr 19, 2019Electrical System:Wiring
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- If the wiring harness contacts the heat strip, the sheathing may melt, increasing the risk of fire.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 19V317000 →Trailer Hitches · NHTSA 19V570000
Feb 8, 2019Trailer Hitches:Fifth Wheel Assembly
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- The incorrect bolts may allow the rotating pin box to rotate in two places, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 19V570000 →Service Brakes, Electric · NHTSA 19V069000
Jan 2, 2019Service Brakes, Electric
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- The trailer's inability to apply the brakes in the event of a separation can increase the risk of crash.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 19V069000 →Suspension · NHTSA 18V678000
Sep 27, 2018Suspension:Rear:Axle:Non-Powered Axle Assembly
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- Premature brake failure can increase the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 18V678000 →Suspension · NHTSA 18V475000
Jul 18, 2018Suspension:Front:Wheel Bearing
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- If a wheel locks up, there would be an increased the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 18V475000 →
2019 Forest River Flagstaff complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Forest River Flagstaff, reporting 1 fires. Forest River has issued at least 10 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.
Most-reported components
- Structure3
- Tires3
- Equipment2
- Unknown Or Other2
Service bulletins by component
- Equipment (8)
- Equipment Adaptive/Mobility (3)
- Structure (3)
- Visibility (1)
Read Forest River Flagstaff owner complaints and bulletins, every year
What people reported
Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Forest River Flagstaff. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
Fire
“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.”
2019 FOREST RIVER FLAGSTAFFJun 2, 2025
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11664455
“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.”
2019 FOREST RIVER FLAGSTAFFMay 26, 2023
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11524032
“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.”
2019 FOREST RIVER FLAGSTAFFMay 8, 2022
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11463794
“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.”
2019 FOREST RIVER FLAGSTAFFOct 27, 2021
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11438421
“. 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.”
2019 FOREST RIVER FLAGSTAFFJun 8, 2020
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11327695
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