- 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
2007 Forest River Flagstaff Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2007 Forest River Flagstaff with NHTSA, most often about the equipment & accessories (1) and the body, doors & structure (1). It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in October 2010 for the equipment. For comparison, the 2006 has 0 and the 2008 has 2.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical Flagstaff year, for its age
#360 most complained-about 2007 vehicle
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2007 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.
2007 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
- On certain folding camping trailers (fct) equipped with a power winch unit, model p55000, built by carefree of colorado, an incorrect material was used in the manufacture of the cable shafts on some of these power winch units. Under certain circumstances while the folding camping trailer top is being lifted, if the winch is placed into a stall condition, the cable shaft may break prior to the fuse or circuit breaker tripping.
- The risk
- Should the cable shaft break, the fct top could then free-fall into the lower position, possibly resulting in injuries.
- The fix
- Forest river is working with carefree of colorado and will install new cable shafts free of charge. The recall began on december 12, 2007. Owners may contact carefree of colorado at 1-800-621-2617 or forest river at 574-389-4615.
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2 complaints about the 2007 Forest River Flagstaff
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 forest river flagstaff. The contact stated that there was a formaldehyde odor coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the failure was unable to be determined. The contact was concerned for his safety. The vin was not available. The failure mileage was not available.
Consumer is requesting that 2007 forest river flagstaff tent camper model 206st be recalled for failure of the lift system. *Nj the consumer didn't understand why a battery was required to operate an electric winch. The battery on the camper was in a vinyl box which sat on the tongue of the camper and not bolted down. After going over road construction on a camping trip, the battery in the box fell off and was dragged under the camper, which caused it not to function. Because of what happened, when the consumer...
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plugged the electric cord into the outlet, the electric winch did not work. The consumer was told to override the electric winch. . The consumer stated the gear broke when the override feature was cranked beyond its point which was why the top fell. The consumer received a letter from the manufacturer which stated to take the camper to the dealer because the top may free fall if the electric winch was in a stalled position. *Jb
Forest River Flagstaff: every year compared
All Flagstaff years2007 Forest River Flagstaff vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 Forest River Flagstaff | 2 | 2 | C | |
| 2007 Forest River Salem LE | 7 | 2 | - | Compare |
| 2007 Forest River Georgetown | 3 | 2 | B | Compare |
| 2007 Forest River Rockwood | 1 | 2 | D | Compare |
| 2007 Forest River All American Sport XLR | 1 | 1 | - | Compare |
| 2007 Forest River Cedar Creek | 1 | 2 | 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 2007 Forest River Flagstaff
Does the 2007 Forest River Flagstaff have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2007 Forest River Flagstaff: equipment (October 2010); winch (November 2007). 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 2007 Forest River Flagstaff?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the equipment & accessories (1), body, doors & structure (1).
How many complaints has the 2007 Forest River Flagstaff had?
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on May 14, 2009 and the latest on April 17, 2015. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2007 Forest River Flagstaff a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 49 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as 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 2007 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