2013 Forest River Flagstaff problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Tires (2) · Wheels (1) · Suspension (1)
Safety recalls (2)
Tires 2013-11-07 · campaign 13V554000 · 721 vehicles
Defect: 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 2013-05-17 · campaign 13V203000 · 9,526 vehicles
Defect: 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; P
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.
Service bulletins (1)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Structure 2021-07-19 · 10C1387 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
helpful document to remove and replace a flush floor slideroom box/floor.
What owners report
2018-09-05 · Wheels · 3,000 mi“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 load star st205/75r14…”
2017-02-27 · Tires“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 (suspension, tires) however the dealer stated that …”
2015-07-13 · Equipment:mechanical:integrated Jack/Leveler/Stabilizer · 1,000 mi“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…”
2014-06-15 · Unknown Or Other“axle is too close to trailer body causing tire rub and also damage to body of trailer. *js…”
2013-09-04 · Tires · 2,000 mi“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 problem. the manufacturer was notified. the approximate …”
2013-09-03 · Suspension · 1,800 mi“on 6/19/13 we left from burlington, wi - clinton, ny with our trailer. on our drive back to wi, we had stopped at a truck stop in indiana around 10:30 pm on 6/28 to get fuel & snacks from the trailer. once we arrived home we realized that the outside latch door that covered the outdoor refrigerator had been ripped off, the refrigerator door itself …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.