- The problem
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Flagstaff and Cherokee Arctic Wolf recreational trailers equipped with MORyde Orbital or You Turn Rubber Pin Box Wedge Kits. The pin boxes may have been equipped with bolts 1-3/4" in length when they should be equipped with 2" long bolts.
- The risk
- The incorrect bolts may allow the rotating pin box to rotate in two places, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the bolts and replace them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began August 27, 2019. Owners may contact MORyde customer service at 1-574-293-1581 or Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-8954 (Flagstaff) or 1-260-499-2100 (Cherokee). Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1065.
Vehicle safety record
2019 Forest River Flagstaff Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 7 complaints about the 2019 Forest River Flagstaff with NHTSA, most often about the body, doors & structure (3) and the wheels & tires (3). Those complaints describe 1 fire. It is covered by 6 recalls, the latest in August 2019 for the fifth wheel assembly. For comparison, the 2018 has 5 and the 2020 has 11.
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FFar more problems than a typical Flagstaff year, for its age
#217 most complained-about 2019 vehicle
- Complaints
- 7
- Recalls
- 6
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2019 Forest River Flagstaff problems
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2019 Forest River Flagstaff recalls 6
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 2019 Rockwood and Flagstaff recreational trailers. The wiring for the front bedroom air conditioning may have been improperly installed and may come in contact with the heat strip in the air conditioner.
- The risk
- If the wiring harness contacts the heat strip, the sheathing may melt, increasing the risk of fire.
- The fix
- Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will secure the air conditioner wiring harness away from the heat strip, free of charge. The recall began on May 6, 2019. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-8943. Forest River's number for this recall is 10C-1001.
- The problem
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Rockwood and Flagstaff recreational trailers. The bunk bed door latch fasteners that secure the bunk bed door closed may fail, allowing the door to open while moving.
- The risk
- If the exterior bunk bed door opens unexpectedly while the trailer is being towed, it can increase the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Forest River has notified owners, and dealers will install the correct fasteners for the bunk bed door latches, free of charge. The recall began February 25, 2019. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-8943. Forest River's number for this recall is 10D-0950.
- The problem
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019 Flagstaff and Rockwood recreational trailers. The break-away safety switch may be improperly wired, and as a result, the trailer brakes will not apply in the event that the trailer disconnects from the tow vehicle.
- The risk
- The trailer's inability to apply the brakes in the event of a separation can increase the risk of crash.
- The fix
- Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a new wiring harness to maintain the supply of power to the brake system, free of charge. The recall began February 25, 2019. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-2640. Forest River's number for this recall is 10B-0943.
- The problem
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019 Forest River Flagstaff and Rockwood recreational trailers. The brake mounting flanges on the torsion axles may be incorrectly oriented, which can result in premature brake failure.
- The risk
- Premature brake failure can increase the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Forest River has notified owners, and dealers will replace the axles or hubs, free of charge. The recall began on October 12, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-2640 or Dexter customer service at 1-574-295-7888.
- The problem
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Forest River Rockwood and Flagstaff trailers. The inner wheel bearings may seize, which can cause the trailer wheels to lock-up.
- The risk
- If a wheel locks up, there would be an increased the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace the inner wheel bearings, free of charge. The recall began on August 13, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-4053. Forest River's number for this recall is 10-0786.
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7 complaints about the 2019 Forest River Flagstaff
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I setup my camper and turn the hot water heater on using the propane setting. I left the camper and came back and could smell something hot/burning inside the camper. I looked at the rubber propane line connected to the hot water heater was on fire. I opened the cover to the hot water heater and blew the flame out. Propane was leaking from the rubber line that was cracked. I turned the gas off to prevent additional fire. The gas line appeared to by dry rotted. The camper would have burned if I didnt catch...
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the line on fire. The line was replaced, but should have been a better line. I made the repair myself and did not report it to the manufacturer or anyone. There was no warning of the fire until I bought the fire outside.
The Castle Rock spare tire failed while on the rim mounted to spare tire holder. Tire was covered 24/7. Size st 205/75r14 Failure was in belts on tread. Large bubble on inside of tire under treads with outside of tire deformed. Pictures available Tire was never used. Air pressure checked with other tires before usage.
Tire blowout on single axel travel trailer ST205/75 R14
Two of the Frame Bolts underneath the front of our E-Pro 19FBS camper are partly rusted and missing a nut (one on driver side and one on passenger side). The bolt on the passenger side is out of the metal frame hole it should be in, and the metal frame is slightly bent. Both bolts are at a slight angle. The other 10 Frame Bolts are not visibly rusted and there is a nut on each one but a few are loose enough to twist off by hand. The others seem tight enough but we can't be sure without knowing what torque number...
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they should be tightened to. We double checked the Forest River owner's manual but there is no mention of Frame Bolts in the 'maintenance' list or anywhere else. Also, there are no lock washers on the frame bolts to prevent self-loosening. This is surprising because it seems these frame bolts are the only thing holding the body of our camper to its frame. We have owned our camper a little over 3 years and we use it 3 to 5 times a year to travel short distances, all on main roads and major highways for camping only on paved or gravel leveled lots. We have never taken the camper off road or towed a heavy load. Our frame bolts should not be so loose that two bolt nuts fell off and a few can be twisted off by hand. We are reporting this Frame Bolt failure because it is something that can cause separation of the RV box from its frame while in motion. We routinely check everything on the camper but not everyone does unless there is a reason to. Maybe what we found is not a common issue but it is worth reporting because paying special attention to Frame Bolts during production (Forest River) , at point of sale (Dealership) and as part of routine maintenance (RV Owner) could save a life. We sent an email to Forest River yesterday describing the problem and requesting they cover the cost of repair. Nobody has inspected our camper except for us because we just discovered the issue last weekend during routine camper maintenance.
The contact owns a 2019 Forest River Flagstaff Micro Lite equipped with Lionshead Tires, Tire Line: Castle Rock, Tire Size: 205/75/R14, DOT number: UJTYMT418. The contact stated that while driving 40-55 MPH, the driver's side rear tire went flat. The tire pressure monitoring system was beeping. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the contact was informed that the tread was separating. The tire was replaced however while driving at an undisclosed speed the TPMS was beeping and the driver heard an...
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abnormal sound. The contact pulled over and noticed that the passenger's side rear tire was flat. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the passenger's side front tire went flat. The manufacturer was not contacted. The tire failure mileage was approximately 700.
. The stabilizing jacks are definitely just for stabilizing. We thought they would take the load of the rv. 4 Jacks to support 1 rv. The warning on the jacks is located on the topside of the jack, so a clueless, new rv owner would not see them until the jacks are down. Also the documentation does not say the jacks are not load bearing. My only experience with a screw jack is from my car and changing a tire. Long story short, we bent 2 of the 4 jacks b/c we thought they could take the rv load to level the rv on un-even ground. Luckily no one was hurt and no other damage. *Tr
Tl* the contact owns a 2019 forest river flagstaff e-pro. The contact stated that bike rack pins were corroded. The contact stated that the bike rack was unusable and she was concerned that the rack would detach from the trailer. The trailer was not taken to an independent mechanic or dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and requested the contact to send pictures of the failure. The contact stated that the manufacturer offered no resolution of the failure after several months of communication. The vin was unknown. There was no mileage.
Forest River Flagstaff: every year compared
All Flagstaff years2019 Forest River Flagstaff vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Forest River Flagstaff | 7 | 6 | F | |
| 2019 Forest River Cherokee | 9 | 6 | F | Compare |
| 2019 Forest River Berkshire | 6 | 9 | F | Compare |
| 2019 Forest River Cedar Creek | 2 | 3 | C | Compare |
| 2019 Forest River Forester | 1 | 2 | C | Compare |
| 2019 Forest River Cardinal | 1 | 1 | B | Compare |
| 2019 Forest River Cardinal Luxury | 1 | 0 | - | Compare |
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Questions about the 2019 Forest River Flagstaff
Does the 2019 Forest River Flagstaff have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 6 recalls for the 2019 Forest River Flagstaff: fifth wheel assembly (August 2019); wiring (April 2019); latches / locks / linkages (February 2019); service brakes, electric (February 2019) 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 2019 Forest River Flagstaff?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the body, doors & structure (3), wheels & tires (3), equipment & accessories (1).
How many complaints has the 2019 Forest River Flagstaff had?
7 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on May 28, 2019 and the latest on June 2, 2025. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 1 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2019 Forest River Flagstaff a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 10 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 2019 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