- The problem
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2016 Rockwood RLT2604WS, WRLT2604WS, Flagstaff FLT26RLWS and WFLT26RLWS recreational trailers. Due to insufficient clearance between the front tire and slide out actuator, the tire may contact the slide out bracket and become damaged.
- The risk
- If the front tire becomes damaged, it may fail and cause a loss control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a lift kit that will provide the proper clearance between the tire and the slide out bracket. Damaged tires will be replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began May 11, 2020. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-8943. Forest River's number for this recall is 10D-1159.
Vehicle safety record
2016 Forest River Flagstaff Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2016 Forest River Flagstaff with NHTSA, most often about the wheels & tires (1). It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in April 2020 for the tires. For comparison, the 2015 has 4 and the 2017 has 4.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical Flagstaff year, for its age
#408 most complained-about 2016 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2016 Forest River Flagstaff problems
Share of all 1 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
2016 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, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Flagstaff recreational trailers manufactured August 11, 2015, through October 27, 2015, and Work N' Play recreational trailers manufactured from October 25, 2015, through May 6, 2016. The MB Sturgis liquid propane (LP) regulator on these vehicles may allow propane gas to leak into the regulator sight glass causing it to degrade and potentially crack.
- The risk
- If the indicator sight glass cracks, propane gas may leak out. In the presence of an ignition source, a fire could occure.
- The fix
- Forest River will notify owners. A remedy plan has not been determined. The recall began on August 1, 2016. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-888-291-6665. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-05312016-0205.
What owners say
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1 complaints about the 2016 Forest River Flagstaff
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
I purchased a 2016 flagstaff v-lite wrliks30 in oct, 2015. It came with 5 castle rock st225/75r15 load range d tires--4 installed on two axles and one spare. The tires came inflated with nitrogen; I regularly checked and refilled them with nitrogen at crawford tire in ocoee, fl. While driving westbound on interstate 10 on oct 17, 2016 with the trailer lightly loaded and at a speed of 62 mph, the right front tire on the trailer suffered catastrophic tread separation. I was able to control the trailer and come...
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to a safe stop, but the trailer was damaged (repairs totaled approximately $800). The tire was still under warranty from lions head specialty tire and wheel, 827 e. Lincoln avenue, goshen, in 46528 and I made a claim. They sent me a new tire identical to the originals, $30 for mounting, and paid for damage repairs. On feb 3, 2017, I retrieved the trailer from giant outdoor recreation after the repairs were made and drove it approximately 15 miles to another service facility. On feb 9, I was informed by that facility's manager that a tread separation had occurred on the right rear tire. The tire, though still inflated, showed severe warping and distortion of the tread and at least one steel thread penetrating the sidewall. This certainly happened on the 15 mile drive to the facility because the tires were inspected at giant recreation world. I spoke with jake carter at flagstaff customer service. He offered me a new, identical tire or $75. I told him that with two of four tires having catastrophically failed, I could no longer continue to drive on this type of tire. He told me they were fine tires with a failure rate less than 2%, I had just had "bad luck," and denied my request for alternative tires. These tires are clearly a safety hazard. Flagstaff and lions head should be required to replace all of them with tires that are proven safe!
Forest River Flagstaff: every year compared
All Flagstaff years2016 Forest River Flagstaff vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Forest River Flagstaff | 1 | 2 | C | |
| 2016 Forest River Forester | 7 | 3 | F | Compare |
| 2016 Forest River Amera-Lite | 4 | 2 | - | Compare |
| 2016 Forest River Berkshire | 4 | 7 | F | Compare |
| 2016 Forest River Cherokee | 3 | 3 | C | Compare |
| 2016 Forest River Cherokee Grey Wolf | 2 | 2 | F | Compare |
| 2016 Forest River Evo | 2 | 2 | F | Compare |
| 2016 Forest River Cardinal | 2 | 4 | D | Compare |
| 2016 Forest River Coachmen | 2 | 0 | C | 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 2016 Forest River Flagstaff
Does the 2016 Forest River Flagstaff have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2016 Forest River Flagstaff: tires (April 2020); lines and fittings (June 2016). 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 2016 Forest River Flagstaff?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the wheels & tires (1).
How many complaints has the 2016 Forest River Flagstaff had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on March 6, 2017 and the latest on March 6, 2017. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2016 Forest River Flagstaff a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 54 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 2016 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