- The problem
- Forest River is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Rockwood, Windjammer, Vlite and Flagstaff travel trailers manufactured February 3, 2012, through February 4, 2013. When an affected trailer hits a large bump or pot hole, the trailer tire may contact the bottom of the floor.
- The risk
- As a result, the tire may become damaged and possibly blow out which may cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will add a lift kit between the frame and the axle mounting brackets, free of charge. Owners may contact Forest River at 1-574-825-7178.
Vehicle safety record
2013 Forest River Flagstaff Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 6 complaints about the 2013 Forest River Flagstaff with NHTSA, most often about the wheels & tires (3) and the equipment & accessories (2). It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in November 2013 for the non-powered axle assembly. For comparison, the 2012 has 6 and the 2014 has 2.
NHTSA data checked
DMore problems than a typical Flagstaff year, for its age
#259 most complained-about 2013 vehicle
- Complaints
- 6
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2013 Forest River Flagstaff problems
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2013 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 model year 2013-2014 Forest River models Blue Ridge, Cardinal, Cherokee, Columbus, EVO, Georgetown, Flagstaff, Forester, Lexington, Puma, Rockwood, Sabre, Salem, Sandpiper, Sandstorm, Sierra, Stealth, Sunseeker, Wildcat, Wildwood, Work and Play and XLR; Coachmen models Brookstone, Catalina, Chaparral, Concord, Encounter, Freedom Express, Freelander, Leprechaun, Mirada, Pursuit, and Sportcoach; Prime Time models Avenger, Crusader, Lacrosse, Saniber, and Tracer; Palomino model Maverick Truck Camper; Cargo Mate model Eliminator and Shasta models Revere, Phoenix recreational vehicles manufactured from February 13, 2013, through April 18, 2013. Due to a design change in the power awning motor assembly, the motor assembly screws may unknowingly shear.
- The risk
- If the motor assembly screws shear, it is possible that the awning can unfurl unexpectedly, either while the vehicle is at rest or while in transit, increasing the risk of personal injury or a vehicle crash.
- The fix
- Forest River will notify owners and Dometic staff will replace the affected motors with motors of a different design. The safety recall began on July 29, 2013. Owners may contact Forest River at 1-574-389-4600 or Dometic at 1-888-447-0003 for more information. Owners are being instructed not to drive their vehicle until repairs can be performed.
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6 complaints about the 2013 Forest River Flagstaff
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Towing trailer on highway. Speed was 60 mph. Trailer has excessive amount of swaying. Pulled of highway and inspected the tires to find football sized bubble in one of the sidewalls of the tires. This could have blown out causing an accident and damage to my vehicles. The tires are kenda karrier load star st205/75r14
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 forest river flagstaff. The contact stated that a tire blew out and it was unknown on the tire failure location. The contact stated a week after the spare was installed, the tire experienced excessive wear on the tire. Contact referenced nhtsa campaign number: 13v554000 (suspension, tires) however the dealer stated that they had no knowledge of recall and they would need to use their insurance to remedy the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was not provided. The vin was not available.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 forest river flagstaff. The contact stated that the stabilizing jack failed and only closed. The failure recurred ten times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 1,000. Ma 10/16/15
Axle is too close to trailer body causing tire rub and also damage to body of trailer. *Js
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 forest river flag staff fifth wheel with lions head trail express tires (n/a), size:225-75-15. The contact stated that while driving 70 mph, the rear passenger's side tire blew. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis but they were unable to duplicate the problem. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate vehicle and tire failure mileage was 2,000. The dot number was not available. Updated 11/12/13*cn the tire company informed the consumer the original tires were not correct for the load range. The consumer replaced all of the tires. Updated 11/19/13
On 6/19/13 we left from burlington, wi - clinton, ny with our trailer. On our drive back to wi, we had stopped at a truck stop in indiana around 10:30 pm on 6/28 to get fuel & snacks from the trailer. Once we arrived home we realized that the outside latch door that covered the outdoor refrigerator had been ripped off, the refrigerator door itself had been ripped off, & both sets of steps were bent by the doors coming off & holes & dents down the bottom/lower side of the camper. The tires on the camper had worn...
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through the bottom side of the camper & there was less than 1? Of clearance between the tires & trailer bottom. We contacted scenic rv & were told to bring the trailer back. The manger contacted us mon. Morning & stated that there was clearly a problem with the axle & the clearance on the trailer. We believe that because the tires were bouncing off the bottom of the trailer & with all of the vibration, it caused the latch door to bounce out of the lock catch ( ?Deep) & fly off. We contacted forest river & they told us that there were no manufacturing issues & the axles were correct for that trailer. After a lot of correspondence to the dealership, forest river & dexter axle we found out that the axles spec?D for the trailer were not the axles that were installed on our trailer. We talked with a woman in the warranty dept. & After I read her the serial numbers from the axles, she stated that those were not the axles spec?D for our trailer. I have also found more forest river trailer owners that have had the same problem. Some of them have had to have the axles replaced while others have had to have the dealerships install & dexter lift kit under the trailer to raise it up. There are multiple stories on the forest river forum that detail this issue. We were lucky that we were traveling late at night when those doors flew off; someone could have been killed. *Jb
Forest River Flagstaff: every year compared
All Flagstaff years2013 Forest River Flagstaff vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 Forest River Flagstaff | 6 | 2 | D | |
| 2013 Forest River Blue Ridge | 3 | 3 | F | Compare |
| 2013 Forest River Cardinal | 2 | 2 | C | Compare |
| 2013 Forest River Cherokee | 2 | 3 | C | Compare |
| 2013 Forest River Coachmen | 2 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 2013 Forest River Express | 1 | 0 | - | Compare |
| 2013 Forest River Evo | 1 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 2013 Forest River Aviator Wright Flyer | 1 | 0 | - | Compare |
| 2013 Forest River Cross Country | 1 | 2 | F | 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 2013 Forest River Flagstaff
Does the 2013 Forest River Flagstaff have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2013 Forest River Flagstaff: non-powered axle assembly (November 2013); equipment (May 2013). 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 2013 Forest River Flagstaff?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the wheels & tires (3), equipment & accessories (2), suspension (2).
How many complaints has the 2013 Forest River Flagstaff had?
6 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on September 3, 2013 and the latest on September 5, 2018. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2013 Forest River Flagstaff a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 34 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 2013 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