2012 Forest River Flagstaff Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Flagstaff years
- Not enough data 3rd of 26 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 Forest River Flagstaff. That ranks 3rd out of 26 Flagstaff model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is tires (4 complaints, 67%), typically at around 3,000 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 6owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2012 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tires | 4 | 67% | 3,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 33% | 23,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 17% | 500 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 17% | 350 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2012 Forest River Flagstaff recalls (1)
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Tires; suspension:rear:axle:non-powered axle assembly
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.
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.
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.
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.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Trailer tire may contact floor (RQ14004) — opened Sep 10, 2014, closed Jul 9, 2015.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The frame has developed a crack (6-8 inches long) between the front axle and the door of the trailer. This has led to the failure of the slide out and to the floor near the crack. After finding the crack i am concerned about the towability of this unit. This was discovered after a fairly long trip…
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 forest river flagstaff rv equipped with american pacific gladiator (na) tires, size: 225/75/r15 (na). While driving approximately 55 mph, the front passenger side tire blew out. In addition, the contact observed that the rear driver side tire blew out. The tires were…
Two tires blew out approximately 100 miles apart. First tire damaged wiring and body of 5th wheel. Tires were class c. Sams and goodyear stated these tires were under rated for the weight of this vehicle. All four tires were replaced with e rated trailer tires. *tr
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 forest river flagstaff rv, equipped with goodyear marathon tires, size st235/80/r16. While examining the tire the contact noticed that the side wall had exploded. The tire was diagnosed by the dealer who confirmed the failure. The tires were replaced. The failure mileage…
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 forest river flagstaff. While driving approximately 55 mph the contact noticed the rv began to sway from side to side while attached to another vehicle. The rv was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The dealer suggested the contact inflate the tires to 15 psi…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Forest River Flagstaff?
Owners most often report tires, structure, steering problems. The top one, tires, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2012 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 2012 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 2012 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.