2012 Forest River Flagstaff Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1 safety recall on file

The 2012 Forest River Flagstaff has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Tires (4 reports).

1Recalls
6Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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2012 Forest River Flagstaff recalls

Suspension:Rear:Axle:Non-Powered Axle Assembly; Tires

Recall 13V554Nov 7, 2013721 vehicles affected

Most common 2012 Forest River Flagstaff problems

Problem areas named in the 6 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Tires4
Structure2
Unknown Or Other1
Steering1

What owners report

2016-08-16, Structure
THE FRAME HAS DEVELOPED A CRACK (6-8 INCHES LONG) BETWEEN THE FRONT AXLE AND THE DOOR OF THE TRAILER. THIS HAS LED TO THE FAILURE OF THE SLIDE OUT AND TO THE FLOOR NEAR THE CRACK. AFTER FINDING THE CRACK I AM CONCERNED ABOUT THE TOWABILITY OF THIS UNIT. THIS WAS DISCOVERED AFTER A FAIRLY LONG TRIP, HOWEVER THE SLIDEOUT FAILURE AND FLOOR DAMAGE WAS OBVIUOS DURINT THE LAST DAYS OF THE TRIP.
2016-07-15, Tires
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FOREST RIVER FLAGSTAFF RV EQUIPPED WITH AMERICAN PACIFIC GLADIATOR (NA) TIRES, SIZE: 225/75/R15 (NA). WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE BLEW OUT. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT OBSERVED THAT THE REAR DRIVER SIDE TIRE BLEW OUT. THE TIRES WERE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE VEHICLE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 10,000 AND THE TIRE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 6,000.
2013-08-08, Structure
TWO TIRES BLEW OUT APPROXIMATELY 100 MILES APART. FIRST TIRE DAMAGED WIRING AND BODY OF 5TH WHEEL. TIRES WERE CLASS C. SAMS AND GOODYEAR STATED THESE TIRES WERE UNDER RATED FOR THE WEIGHT OF THIS VEHICLE. ALL FOUR TIRES WERE REPLACED WITH E RATED TRAILER TIRES. *TR
2012-05-24, Tires
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FOREST RIVER FLAGSTAFF RV, EQUIPPED WITH GOODYEAR MARATHON TIRES, SIZE ST235/80/R16. WHILE EXAMINING THE TIRE THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE SIDE WALL HAD EXPLODED. THE TIRE WAS DIAGNOSED BY THE DEALER WHO CONFIRMED THE FAILURE. THE TIRES WERE REPLACED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE OF THE VEHICLE AND THE TIRES WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
2011-11-03, Steering
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FOREST RIVER FLAGSTAFF. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH THE CONTACT NOTICED THE RV BEGAN TO SWAY FROM SIDE TO SIDE WHILE ATTACHED TO ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE RV WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE DEALER SUGGESTED THE CONTACT INFLATE THE TIRES TO 15 PSI MAXIMUM RECOMMENDED INFLATION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT DOES NOT REMEDY THE FAILURE BUT HELPS REDUCE THE MOVEMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 500. UPDATED 12/06/11*LJ

2012 Forest River Flagstaff questions

Does the 2012 Forest River Flagstaff have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2012 Forest River Flagstaff: Suspension:Rear:Axle:Non-Powered Axle Assembly; Tires. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2012 Forest River Flagstaff?

Based on 6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Tires (4), Structure (2), Unknown Or Other (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2012 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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