- The problem
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Rockwood and Flagstaff travel trailers. The slide room arm may contact and damage the passenger side rear tire.
- The risk
- The damaged tire may leak air, resulting in a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a lift kit to elevate the chassis and replace any tire that has evidence of damage, free of charge. The recall began on November 30, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-5164. Forest River's number 10-0588.
Vehicle safety record
2017 Forest River Flagstaff Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 4 complaints about the 2017 Forest River Flagstaff with NHTSA, most often about the body, doors & structure (2) and the brakes (1). It is covered by 7 recalls, the latest in October 2017 for the recreational vehicle / trailer. For comparison, the 2016 has 1 and the 2018 has 5.
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FFar more problems than a typical Flagstaff year, for its age
#279 most complained-about 2017 vehicle
- Complaints
- 4
- Recalls
- 7
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2017 Forest River Flagstaff problems
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2017 Forest River Flagstaff recalls 7
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 2017 Rockwood and Flagstaff recreational vehicles. The Federal Placard may indicate an incorrect Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) of 2,200 lbs when the correct GAWR actually is 3,000 lbs. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
- The risk
- Inaccurate GAWR information on the Federal placard can increase the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Forest River will notify owner's, and dealers will install a corrected Federal Placard, free of charge. The recall began on April 21, 2017. Owner's may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-2640. Forest River's number for this recall is 10-04042017-0366.
- The problem
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2017 Flagstaff and Rockwood recreational trailers. The Federal Placard on these vehicles indicates a capacity of 5,000 lbs for each axle, however, each axle actually has a capacity of 4,000 lbs. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
- The risk
- The incorrect information can cause the vehicle to be overloaded or result in axle failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace the Federal Placard with a corrected one, free of charge. The recall began on March 27, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-2640. Forest River's number for this recall is 10C-03082017-0341.
- The problem
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2017 Rockwood and Flagstaff recreational trailers. The slide room mounting bracket on these vehicles may contact the driver side front tire, potentially damaging it and causing tire deflation.
- The risk
- Tire deflation can increase the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a rearward offset mounting bracket head to keep the slide room bracket from touching the tire, free of charge. The recall began on April 12, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-2640. Forest River's number for this recall is 10-02152017-0328.
- The problem
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2017 Flagstaff and Rockwood trailers equipped with two air conditioners. There is may be excess slack in the wiring harness used in the air conditioner that contains a heating element.
- The risk
- If the wires are not tied back and properly secured away from the heating element, the wires may contact the heating element, melt and short, increasing the risk of a fire.
- The fix
- Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a remedy kit to constrain the wires, free of charge. The recall began on November 1, 2016. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-5164. Forest River's number for this recall is 10-10062016-0254.
- The problem
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2017 Rockwood and Flagstaff trailers manufactured July 8, 2016, to July 11, 2016. The affected vehicles are equipped with a Federal Placard that incorrectly indicates that the ST225/75R15D tires have a recommended pressure of 50 PSI. These tires should be maintained at 65PSI. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
- The risk
- If the tires are run at a low pressure, they may overheat and fail, possibly causing a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will provide a corrected Federal Placard, free of charge. The recall began on September 18, 2015. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-2640. Forest River's number for this recall is 10-07192016-0230.
- 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.
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4 complaints about the 2017 Forest River Flagstaff
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 forest river flagstaff shamrock motor home. While the motor home was parked in the driveway, the 450 pound water tank fell without warning or an impact. The dealer was not contacted because they were out of business. The manufacturer was called, but no one answered the phone. The contact left voice messages and two emails, but the manufacturer did not respond. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 2,000. *As consumer stated it is 21 ft long...
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the model number is 21 ss. I'm attaching the pictures of the tank. I don't have pictures of the cross members with me. I move my trailer back into storage I can take pictures before it is repaired. I was unable to get any repair shop or dealer for forest river to return my calls. The repairs will be done by 8 gentleman who is a fabricator and he has not given me a price yet. I will pay whatever is necessary obviously. *Jb
On friday 4/12/2019, at about 12:30 pm, my wife an I were returning home from vacation and pulling our 2017 forest river flagstaff trailer on i-27 just south on lubbock tx when the trailer' right front tire blew out causing damage to the fender skirt. The weather was about 71 degrees and traveling at about 65 mph, on straight roadway. Tires properly inflated and no harsh road conditions. *Dt consumer stated no tire sensors on the trailer.*Jb
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 forest river flagstaff. While driving 65 mph, the trailer's fender detached independently. The failure occurred without warning. The trailer was taken to coates rv center (3208 river gate ave, cloquet, mn) where it was diagnosed that the fender had fractured, which weakened the integrity. It was recommended that the missing fender be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the failure previously occurred on the trailer and was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 5,000.
Checking wiring in electrical box at front of trailer I discovered that the wire from the brake breakaway switch was not connected. The tow brake wire, the trailer brakes wire and the switch are all supposed to be crimped into a single connector. The switch wire was twisted around the other two - but not into the crimp. Thus the switch would not have function and was not likely tested. A family member owns a similar trailer, made at the same factory that had the same problem, except it was the main brake wire that wasn't in the crimp.
Forest River Flagstaff: every year compared
All Flagstaff years2017 Forest River Flagstaff vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Forest River Flagstaff | 4 | 7 | F | |
| 2017 Forest River Cherokee | 11 | 6 | F | Compare |
| 2017 Forest River Cardinal | 7 | 3 | D | Compare |
| 2017 Forest River Coachmen | 5 | 0 | F | Compare |
| 2017 Forest River Cedar Creek | 3 | 4 | C | Compare |
| 2017 Forest River Blue Ridge | 3 | 0 | B | Compare |
| 2017 Forest River Amera-Lite | 2 | 2 | - | Compare |
| 2017 Forest River Clipper Camping Trailer | 2 | 0 | F | Compare |
| 2017 Forest River Crusader | 2 | 0 | A | Compare |
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Questions about the 2017 Forest River Flagstaff
Does the 2017 Forest River Flagstaff have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 7 recalls for the 2017 Forest River Flagstaff: recreational vehicle / trailer (October 2017); labels (April 2017); labels (March 2017); recreational vehicle / trailer (March 2017) and more. 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 2017 Forest River Flagstaff?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the body, doors & structure (2), brakes (1), wheels & tires (1).
How many complaints has the 2017 Forest River Flagstaff had?
4 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on September 6, 2017 and the latest on June 18, 2019. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2017 Forest River Flagstaff a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 15 out of 100 (grade F: far 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 2017 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