2014 Forest River Flagstaff Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Flagstaff years
- Not enough data 10th of 26 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Forest River Flagstaff. That ranks 10th out of 26 Flagstaff model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is wheels (2 complaints, 100%), typically at around 10,000 miles. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 2owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2014 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheels | 2 | 100% | 10,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2014 Forest River Flagstaff recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Equipment
Problem: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2014 Rockwood and Flagstaff recreational vehicles manufactured June 26, 2014, to October 9, 2014, and equipped with the Chill Chaser option. In the affected vehicles, excessive foam insulation and/or loose wiring may touch the Chill Chaser heating element.
Risk: If the foam insulation or loose wiring contacts the heating element, there is an increased risk of fire.
Fix: Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the foam insulation and wiring, making any necessary repair, free of charge. The recall began on March 17, 2015. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-2640. Forest River's number for this recall is SB111014.
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
- Safety Act Violations (AQ14002) — opened Sep 30, 2014, closed Jul 31, 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.
I just noticed that my fifth wheel trailer came with c load rated tires. Rated at 2150# at 50 psi for a total of 8600#. My trailer dry weight is 8273 # and cargo max of 1241 # (this data is on official plaque on side of trailer) for 9514 # or 914# over the tire max rating. I will be replacing these…
Tl- the contact owns a 2014 forest river flagstaff. The contact stated that while the vehicle being towed by another vehicle, the vehicle was not steady and swayed. The contact also mentioned that the tire clearance was being exposed to the axles, which may cause the axles to fracture. The vehicle…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2014 Forest River Flagstaff?
Owners most often report wheels, suspension problems. The top one, wheels, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2014 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 2014 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 2014 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.