2008 Forest River Flagstaff Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1 safety recall on file

The 2008 Forest River Flagstaff has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Service Brakes, Hydraulic (1 report).

1Recalls
2Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
Is the repair still open on your Flagstaff?

A recall covers specific vehicles. Your VIN shows whether yours still needs the free repair.

2008 Forest River Flagstaff recalls

Equipment:Mechanical:Winch

Recall 07V514Nov 5, 20072,983 vehicles affected

Most common 2008 Forest River Flagstaff problems

Problem areas named in the 2 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1
Structure1
Electrical System1

What owners report

2011-12-02, Structure
PURCHASED NEW FOREST RIVER FLAGSTAFF 2008 MODEL ON JUNE 20, 2008. I WAS NOT TOLD OF A RECALL ON THE WINCH AND DID NOT KNOW OF IT UNTIL 12/01/2011. THE RECALL WAS 11/2007. ON THE FIRST NIGHT OF MY FIRST TRIP JUNE 24, 2008 I HAD TO HAVE ASSIST FROM THE CAMPGROUND HOST TO RAISE MY CAMPER - THE ELECTRIC LIFT WOULD NOT WORK. ALMOST EVERYTIME I HAVE USED THE CAMPER SINCE THEN, I HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE LIFT. I INFORMED THE DEALER (TOM JOHNSON'S RV, MARION, NC) OF THE PROBLEM WITH THE LIFT (WINCH) IN 2009, WHEN I TOOK THE CAMPER BACK FOR SERVICE FOLLOWING ANOTHER PROBLEM (SEE COMPLAINT ODI # 10438096). THEY DID NOT TELL ME THEN THAT THE WINCH HAD BEEN RECALLED. ON JUNE 13, 2011 @ 1:30AM W
2011-12-02, Service Brakes, Hydraulic
PURCHASED NEW 2008 FORESTRIVER FLAGSTAFF HW CAMPER JUNE 20, 2008 FROM TOM JOHNSON'S RV IN MARION, NC. I LEFT HOME WITH MY GRANDCHILDREN FOR A 3 WEEK ROADTRIP ON JUNE 23, 2008 PULLING THIS CAMPER. ON OUR ROUTE HOME ON I-29, JUST OUTSIDE OF COUNCIL BLUFFS, IOWA, MY CAR AND CAMPER SWERVED VIOLENTLY. I WAS ABLE TO KEEP IT UNDER CONTROL THINKING IT WAS CAUSED BY THE WIND. THE NEXT MORNING WHEN LEAVING THE MOTEL WE STAYED IN - I HEARD A GRINDING NOISE. I DROVE ACROSS THE PARKING LOT INTO THE CAMPING WORLD LOT. THERE THEY DISCOVERED THAT THE BRAKE ON THE CAMPER HAD "BURNED UP" AND WAS MELTED TO THE AXLE. I ATTEMPTED, AS DID THEY, TO CONTACT TOM JOHNSON'S IN MARION, NC. MY 4 GRANDCHILDREN AN

2008 Forest River Flagstaff questions

Does the 2008 Forest River Flagstaff have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2008 Forest River Flagstaff: Equipment:Mechanical:Winch. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2008 Forest River Flagstaff?

Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes, Hydraulic (1), Structure (1), Electrical System (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2008 Forest River Flagstaff has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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