2013 Forest River Flagstaff Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2013 Forest River Flagstaff recalls

Most common 2013 Forest River Flagstaff problems

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

Problem area	Reports
Suspension	2
Equipment	2
Tires	2
Structure	1
Unknown Or Other	1
Wheels	1

What owners report

2018-09-05, Wheels
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, Suspension
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 THEY HAD NO KNOWLEDGE OF RECALL AND THEY WOULD NEED TO USE THEIR INSURANCE TO REMEDY THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT PROVIDED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

2015-07-13, Equipment
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, Structure
AXLE IS TOO CLOSE TO TRAILER BODY CAUSING TIRE RUB AND ALSO DAMAGE TO BODY OF TRAILER. *JS

2013-09-04, Tires
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 VEHICLE AND TIRE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 2,000. THE DOT NUMBER WAS NOT AVAILABLE. UPDATED 11/12/13*CN THE TIRE COMPANY INFORMED THE CONSUMER THE ORIGINAL TIRES WERE NOT CORRECT FOR THE LOAD RANGE. THE CONSUMER REPLACED ALL OF THE TIRES. UPDATED 11/19/13

2013 Forest River Flagstaff questions

Does the 2013 Forest River Flagstaff have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2013 Forest River Flagstaff: Suspension:Rear:Axle:Non-Powered Axle Assembly; Tires; Equipment. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2013 Forest River Flagstaff?

Based on 6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Suspension (2), Equipment (2), Tires (2).

How do I check if a recall on my 2013 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.