- The problem
- Forest river is recalling certain my 2003-2006 motor homes, fifth wheel and travel trailers equipped with a two-door refrigerator manufactured by the dometic corporation. The refrigerator may have a defect in the boiler tube. Pressurized coolant solution could be released into an area where an ignition source (gas flame) is present.
- The risk
- If this solution is exposed to an ignition source under certain specific circumstances, it can result in a vehicle fire.
- The fix
- Forest river is working with dometic to repair these refrigerators (please see 08e032). Dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse free of charge. Dometic has retained stericycle inc. To manage this campaign. Stericycle will assist the owner in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with scheduling of appointments. Owners may contact dometic/stericycle at 1-888-446-5157 or forest river at 1-574-389-4600.
Vehicle safety record
2004 Forest River Flagstaff Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2004 Forest River Flagstaff with NHTSA, most often about the equipment & accessories (2). It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in July 2008 for the recreational vehicle / trailer. For comparison, the 2003 has 0 and the 2005 has 5.
NHTSA data checked
BFewer problems than a typical Flagstaff year, for its age
#364 most complained-about 2004 vehicle
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2004 Forest River Flagstaff problems
Share of all 2 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
2004 Forest River Flagstaff recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
What owners say
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2 complaints about the 2004 Forest River Flagstaff
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Cpsc#h1180084a. 2004 Flagstaff. Consumer stated she was sleeping in camper when the 60x80 bed came apart at the hinges. She reacted quickly and got out through the opening into the camper. Says if she had not reacted quickly she could have gotten seriously hurt. *Ln the consumer stated there was a loud noise, then the bed dropped. The consumer stated the aluminum was not welded properly and the only thing holding the bed together was the board on both sides. *Jb
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 forest river flagstaff 8528 rlfs fifth wheel. The fresh water tank fell from the bottom of the fifth wheel as the contact was filling it up with water. She called the manufacturer, but has been unable to speak with anyone. She called the dealer from where the fifth wheel was purchased and they agreed that the failure was due to a manufacturer defect. However, since the vehicle was not under warranty, the dealer could not repair it for free. The failure mileage was 1,000. Updated 10/14/08. *Lj
Forest River Flagstaff: every year compared
All Flagstaff years2004 Forest River Flagstaff vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 Forest River Flagstaff | 2 | 1 | B | |
| 2004 Forest River Georgetown | 10 | 4 | C | Compare |
| 2004 Forest River Forester | 3 | 2 | C | Compare |
| 2004 Forest River Cedar Creek | 3 | 4 | C | Compare |
| 2004 Forest River Cardinal | 2 | 2 | C | Compare |
| 2004 Forest River Cherokee | 1 | 2 | C | Compare |
| 2004 Forest River All American Sport RV | 1 | 1 | D | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2004 Forest River Flagstaff
Does the 2004 Forest River Flagstaff have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2004 Forest River Flagstaff: recreational vehicle / trailer (July 2008). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Forest River Flagstaff?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the equipment & accessories (2).
How many complaints has the 2004 Forest River Flagstaff had?
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on September 10, 2008 and the latest on September 22, 2011. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2004 Forest River Flagstaff a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 66 out of 100 (grade B: fewer problems than a typical Forest River Flagstaff year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Forest River Flagstaff years have the most complaints?
2020 (11), 2019 (7), 2012 (6). See every Forest River Flagstaff year compared.
What should I do if my 2004 Forest River Flagstaff has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data