2008 Forest River Flagstaff Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Flagstaff years
- Not enough data 10th of 26 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Forest River Flagstaff. That ranks 10th out of 26 Flagstaff model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 700 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2008 Forest River Flagstaff problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 50% | 700 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 50% | 4,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 50% | 700 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2008 Forest River Flagstaff recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Equipment:mechanical:winch
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.
Risk: Should the cable shaft break, the fct top could then free-fall into the lower position, possibly resulting in injuries.
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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Purchased new 2008 forestriver flagstaff hw camper june 20, 2008 from tom johnson's rv in marion, nc. I left home with my grandchildren for a 3 week roadtrip on june 23, 2008 pulling this camper. On our route home on i-29, just outside of council bluffs, iowa, my car and camper swerved violently. I…
Purchased new forest river flagstaff 2008 model on june 20, 2008. I was not told of a recall on the winch and did not know of it until 12/01/2011. The recall was 11/2007. On the first night of my first trip june 24, 2008 i had to have assist from the campground host to raise my camper - the…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Forest River Flagstaff?
Owners most often report electrical system, service brakes, hydraulic, structure problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2008 Forest River Flagstaff?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2008 Forest River Flagstaff a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Flagstaff model years, the 2008 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.