2018 Forest River Flagstaff Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Flagstaff years
- Not enough data 5th of 26 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 5 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Forest River Flagstaff. That ranks 5th out of 26 Flagstaff model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is tires (3 complaints, 60%), typically at around 5,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 fire. There are 5 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 5owner complaints
- 5safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2018 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 | 3 | 60% | 5,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 3 | 60% | 2,500 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 20% | 50 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 20% | 50 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2018 Forest River Flagstaff recalls (5)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Latches/locks/linkages
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.
Risk: If the exterior bunk bed door opens unexpectedly while the trailer is being towed, it can increase the risk of a crash.
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.
Suspension:front:wheel bearing
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.
Risk: If a wheel locks up, there would be an increased the risk of a crash.
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.
Equipment:mechanical:integrated jack/leveler/stabilizer
Problem: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2018 Rockwood and Flagstaff, and Coachmen Freedom Express recreational trailers and 2017-2018 Palomino and XLR ToyHauler and Coachmen Viking recreational trailers equipped with a Smart-Jack model power tongue jack. The laminated plastic touch pad on the jack may crack or separate allowing water to enter, potentially causing the jack to operate unintentionally.
Risk: If the tongue jack retracts or extends unexpectedly, there could be an increased risk of a crash or injury.
Fix: Forest River will notify owners, and a Forest River or a Lippert dealer will replace the power tongue jack, free of charge. The recall began on February 20, 2018. Rockwood and Flagstaff Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-5164; XLR ToyHauler owners can call 1-574-642-0432; Viking owners can call 1-269-467-4600; Freedom Express owners can call 1-574-825-8205; Palomino owners can call 1-269-432-3246. Lippert Customer service can be reached at 1-574-538-4514 or by email at [email protected]. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-0610.
Equipment:recreational vehicle/trailer
Problem: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Rockwood and Flagstaff travel trailers. The slide room arm may contact and damage the passenger side rear tire.
Risk: The damaged tire may leak air, resulting in a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a lift kit to elevate the chassis and replace any tire that has evidence of damage, free of charge. The recall began on November 30, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-5164. Forest River's number 10-0588.
Suspension:rear:axle:spindle
Problem: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2018 Rockwood and Flagstaff recreational trailers equipped with Dexter Axles. The spindle nut on the axles may not have been torqued to the proper specifications.
Risk: The overtightened nut may cause the hub bearings to fail and the tire and rim to separate from the axle resulting in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Forest River will notify owners, and Dexter axle dealers will inspect and replace any suspect bearings, hubs, and spindle nuts, free of charge. The recall began on August 31, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-5164 or Dexter Axle at 1-574-295-7888. Forest River's number for this recall is 10C-0496.
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.
I noticed bulging of the spare tire cover mounted to the back of the travel trailer. When I removed the cover I saw that a chunk of the thread was missing and large gaps were in the thread next to it. It was a brand new tire that was never on the ground. The tire was inflated to the proper air…
ST 205 75/R14 June 17, 2022 Towing the trailer at 45 mph, the Right tire on the trailer began to wobble then exploded. Lug nuts were confirmed to be tight after the explosion. The trailer and tires were inspected at a PA State Inspection station the week prior. Tire is being replaced. No warning…
On 27-apr-2018 i purchased a new flagstaff 832okbs. The tires on this travel trailer were castle rock (lions head tires) st22575r15 load range e 10 ply tires. On the first day of a recent trip, about 28 miles from home, the right rear tire on the travel trailer exploded. I pulled off the road to…
The tires bearings seized and axles caught fire as per nef-150mr 18v-475sent to mike becker dir corp compliance forest river 2324 century dr goshen in 46528 on august 8 2018
Castle rock st 205/75/r15 tire blew out while driving on the interstate. Travel trailer had very little damage (weather gasket pulled out of screw), which leads to think the tire came apart very quickly.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Forest River Flagstaff?
Owners most often report tires, wheels, power train problems. The top one, tires, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2018 Forest River Flagstaff?
Yes, 5 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2018 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 2018 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.