2007 Forest River Flagstaff problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Structure:body (1) · Equipment:recreational Vehicle/Trailer (1)
Safety recalls (1)
Equipment 2010-10-01 · campaign 10V454000 · 2,207 vehicles
Defect: FOREST RIVER IS RECALLING CERTAIN RECREATIONAL VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH DIMPLEX ELECTRAFLAME, SYMPHONY, OR OPTIFLAME BRANDED ELECTRIC FIREPLACES, STOVES, AND FIREPLACE INSERTS. THE PLUG IN REMOTE CONTROL RECEIVER FOR THE FIREPLACE CAN OVERHEAT.
Risk: AN OVERHEATED RECEIVER COULD CAUSE A FIRE.
Fix: FOREST RIVER IS WORKING WITH DIMPLEX AND DIMPLEX WILL PROVIDE OWNERS A FREE REPLACEMENT PLUG-IN REMOTE CONTROL KIT. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 28, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DIMPLEX NORTH AMERICA CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-888-346-7539.
What owners report
2015-04-17 · Structure:body“tl* the contact owns a 2007 forest river flagstaff. the contact stated that there was a formaldehyde odor coming from the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the failure was unable to be determined. the contact was concerned for his safety. the vin was not available. the failure mileage was not available.…”
2009-05-14 · Equipment:recreational Vehicle/Trailer“consumer is requesting that 2007 forest river flagstaff tent camper model 206st be recalled for failure of the lift system. *nj the consumer didn't understand why a battery was required to operate an electric winch. the battery on the camper was in a vinyl box which sat on the tongue of the camper and not bolted down. after going over road constr…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.