2013 Forest River Flagstaff Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Flagstaff years
- Not enough data 3rd of 26 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Forest River Flagstaff. That ranks 3rd out of 26 Flagstaff model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is equipment (2 complaints, 33%), typically at around 1,400 miles. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 6owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2013 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equipment | 2 | 33% | 1,400 | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 33% | 1,800 | — | — |
| Tires | 2 | 33% | 2,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 17% | 3,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2013 Forest River Flagstaff recalls (2)
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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.
Equipment
Problem: Forest River is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Forest River models Blue Ridge, Cardinal, Cherokee, Columbus, EVO, Georgetown, Flagstaff, Forester, Lexington, Puma, Rockwood, Sabre, Salem, Sandpiper, Sandstorm, Sierra, Stealth, Sunseeker, Wildcat, Wildwood, Work and Play and XLR; Coachmen models Brookstone, Catalina, Chaparral, Concord, Encounter, Freedom Express, Freelander, Leprechaun, Mirada, Pursuit, and Sportcoach; Prime Time models Avenger, Crusader, Lacrosse, Saniber, and Tracer; Palomino model Maverick Truck Camper; Cargo Mate model Eliminator and Shasta models Revere, Phoenix recreational vehicles manufactured from February 13, 2013, through April 18, 2013. Due to a design change in the power awning motor assembly, the motor assembly screws may unknowingly shear.
Risk: If the motor assembly screws shear, it is possible that the awning can unfurl unexpectedly, either while the vehicle is at rest or while in transit, increasing the risk of personal injury or a vehicle crash.
Fix: Forest River will notify owners and Dometic staff will replace the affected motors with motors of a different design. The safety recall began on July 29, 2013. Owners may contact Forest River at 1-574-389-4600 or Dometic at 1-888-447-0003 for more information. Owners are being instructed not to drive their vehicle until repairs can be performed.
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.
Towing trailer on highway. Speed was 60 mph. Trailer has excessive amount of swaying. Pulled of highway and inspected the tires to find football sized bubble in one of the sidewalls of the tires. This could have blown out causing an accident and damage to my vehicles. The tires are kenda karrier…
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 forest river flagstaff. The contact stated that a tire blew out and it was unknown on the tire failure location. The contact stated a week after the spare was installed, the tire experienced excessive wear on the tire. Contact referenced nhtsa campaign number: 13v554000…
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 forest river flagstaff. The contact stated that the stabilizing jack failed and only closed. The failure recurred ten times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 1,000. Ma 10/16/15
Axle is too close to trailer body causing tire rub and also damage to body of trailer. *js
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 forest river flag staff fifth wheel with lions head trail express tires (n/a), size:225-75-15. The contact stated that while driving 70 mph, the rear passenger's side tire blew. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis but they were unable to duplicate the…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Forest River Flagstaff?
Owners most often report equipment, suspension, tires problems. The top one, equipment, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2013 Forest River Flagstaff?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2013 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 2013 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.