- The problem
- Forest river is recalling certain recreational vehicles equipped with dimplex electraflame, symphony, or optiflame branded electric fireplaces, stoves, and fireplace inserts. The plug in remote control receiver for the fireplace can overheat.
- The risk
- AN OVERHEATED RECEIVER COULD CAUSE A FIRE.
- The fix
- Forest river is working with dimplex and dimplex will provide owners a free replacement plug-in remote control kit. The safety recall began on january 28, 2011. Owners may contact dimplex north america customer service at 1-888-346-7539.
Vehicle safety record
2005 Forest River Flagstaff Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 5 complaints about the 2005 Forest River Flagstaff with NHTSA, most often about the equipment & accessories (2) and the electrical system (2). Those complaints describe 1 crash and 1 fire. It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in October 2010 for the equipment. For comparison, the 2004 has 2 and the 2006 has 0.
NHTSA data checked
DMore problems than a typical Flagstaff year, for its age
#259 most complained-about 2005 vehicle
- Complaints
- 5
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 1
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2005 Forest River Flagstaff problems
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2005 Forest River Flagstaff recalls 2
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
- 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.
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5 complaints about the 2005 Forest River Flagstaff
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
This is a factory recall on refrigerator by dometic not forest river I call the recall line and the recording tells you the are busy and call back and push # 9 , I do and all it does is hang you up. My refri. Is on the recall list and according to their mailer it is dangerous and not to use it. I want to talk to them to get it repaired but how when they have the phone rigged to hang you up . Please help. Thank you. *Tr
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 (na) forest river lexington gts. The propane line is rubbing against a bulge in the rear suspension. As a result, one of the fittings failed and propane is leaking from the vehicle. The contact has not taken the vehicle to the dealer or a mechanic and it has not been repaired. The vin lists the vehicle as a 2005 chevrolet g3500 express cutaway/rv. The current and failure mileages were 13,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 forest river flagstaff sunseeker. The contact complained about tires and brake system failures. While driving between 40-50 mph, she felt a vibration which originated from the driveshaft. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who then sent it to the company, who determined that the failure was the crank shaft sensor. The dealer refused to perform the repair because the sensor was altered by the manufacturer. The vehicle was not included in any recalls. The failure first...
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occurred five days after the vehicle was purchased. The current mileage is 25,820 , and failure mileage was 25,000. *Ak the consumer stated the dealer will not cover under warranty due to the fact frame has been altered. The consumer provided multiple pictures of the defects. The dealer stated that the cruise control light will not display on dash. The dealer also stated that the high beams lights and light switch are not working properly. The dealer stated rear right side trim is too short and fresh water fill leaks. The consumer is stating would like dealer to perform the repairs under warranty. Updated 07/06/07 *tr
The incident was a tread separation on a fifth wheel camping trailer. I had been traveling on a highway and the felt a bump. I stopped to investigate and found that the tread separated on one of 4 tires on the trailer. The tires had about 8000 miles on them. Some damage was done to the underside of the trailer. I put on the spare and proceeded home. Kenda, the tire manufacturer is not listed on your site. *Nm
Dt: 2005 forest river flag staff 831bhss. The wiring caught on fire, causing the electrical brakes to lock. The trailer and the vehicle 2004 gmc, yukon flipped over. The brake wires were exposed because there was no protective covering on them. Consumer was driving at 60 mph when this occurred. There were no other vehicles damaged. There was a report to the police and witness to this incident. Insurance agency said that it was due to faulty wiring. *Ak the elecrical wiring for the brake system rubbed on the metal crossbar, cut through the wiring and shorting out the braking system which then locked up. As a result the trailer swayed out of control. *Nm
Forest River Flagstaff: every year compared
All Flagstaff years2005 Forest River Flagstaff vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 Forest River Flagstaff | 5 | 2 | D | |
| 2005 Forest River Cardinal | 6 | 2 | D | Compare |
| 2005 Forest River Georgetown | 5 | 3 | C | Compare |
| 2005 Forest River Cherokee | 2 | 2 | B | Compare |
| 2005 Forest River Cedar Creek | 1 | 4 | C | Compare |
| 2005 Forest River Forester | 1 | 1 | B | 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 2005 Forest River Flagstaff
Does the 2005 Forest River Flagstaff have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2005 Forest River Flagstaff: equipment (October 2010); 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 2005 Forest River Flagstaff?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the equipment & accessories (2), electrical system (2), engine & cooling (1).
How many complaints has the 2005 Forest River Flagstaff had?
5 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on August 30, 2005 and the latest on July 7, 2008. Of these, 1 describe a crash and 1 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2005 Forest River Flagstaff a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 27 out of 100 (grade D: more 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 2005 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