2021 Forest River Flagstaff Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Flagstaff years
- Not enough data 5th of 26 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Forest River Flagstaff. That ranks 5th out of 26 Flagstaff model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (2 complaints, 40%), typically at around 70,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 fire, 1 injury. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 5owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2021 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 | 2 | 40% | 70,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 40% | 70,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 40% | 69,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 40% | 3,250 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 20% | 69,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 20% | 500 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 20% | 500 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2021 Forest River Flagstaff recalls (2)
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Equipment:recreational vehicle/trailer:lpg systems:lines and fittings
Problem: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Coachmen Adrenaline, Apex, Catalina, Freedom Express, Spirit, East to West Alta, Della Terra, Silver Lake, Forest River Cedar Creek, Cherokee, Columbus, Flagstaff, Impression, Ozark, Rockwood, Sabre, Salem, Sandstorm, Shockwave, Stealth, Stealth Evo, Vengeance, Vibe, Wildwood, XLR Toyhauler, Palomino Puma, Prime Time Avenger, Crusader, Lacrosse, Sanibel, Shasta Oasis, 2022 Coachmen Cross Trail, Prism, Forest River Aurora, Rainier, Wildcat, Work and Play, Prime Time Tracer, 2021-2023 Coachmen Leprechaun, and 2022-2023 Coachmen Freelander fifth wheel and travel trailer recreational vehicles. The quick disconnect fittings in the LP gas system may be cracked, causing a gas leak.
Risk: A gas leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers will replace the quick disconnect and perform a LP system check, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 20, 2022. Owners may contact the applicable customer service number for their vehicle model. Please see the recall report for the list of phone numbers.
Structure
Problem: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021 Forest River Rockwood and Flagstaff fifth wheels recreational vehicles. The pin box may be under-rated for the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of the vehicle.
Risk: The underrated pin-box may fail, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, and if necessary replace the pin box, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed May 7, 2021. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-8943. Forest River's number for this recall is 10C-1319.
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.
The contact owns a 2021 Forest River Flagstaff RV. The contact stated that the front driverâs side tire was significantly worn and damaged after driving approximately 200-500 miles. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that a bearing retainer nut had detached and caused the…
The contact owns a 2021 Forest River Flagstaff Lite Weight Trailer towed by a 2015 GMC 2500. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH and towing the trailer, two full 7.5 propane tanks detached from the trailer and both were being dragged behind the RV. The contact was notified by another driver…
On the morning May 22nd, just 45 minutes after we left our home in Portland, our trailer burst into flames on 1-84 off exit 44 near Cascade Locks. It was inexplicable as to why this happened. It was a brand new trailer with less than 2k miles on it and purchased in December 2020. As you can see…
I took possession of my brand new e-pro coach on march 12, 2021 and on march 31,2021 the axle detached from the frame and cause extensive damage. Luckily i was travel at approximately 5 miles per hour. I could have been severely injured as well as any passengers, other travelers, bystanders etc. If…
Tl* the contact owned a 2021 forest river flagstaff microlight. The contact stated while driving at 40 mph, the brakes failed to engage causing the vehicle to crash into another vehicle. The contact sustained a sore neck, hip, and back that did not require medical attention. A police report was…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2021 Forest River Flagstaff?
Owners most often report electrical system, service brakes, structure problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2021 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 2021 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 2021 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.