CarRecallWatchThe 2017 Forest River Flagstaff has 7 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Structure (2 reports).
2017 Forest River Flagstaff recalls
Slide room arm can damage rear tire, causing air loss
Certain 2017-2018 Forest River travel trailers may have a slide room arm that can contact and damage the passenger side rear tire.
Wrong axle weight label may raise crash risk
The federal certification label on certain 2017 Forest River Rockwood and Flagstaff recreational vehicles may list the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) as 2,200 lbs when the correct rating is 3,000 lbs.
Trailer Axle Label Overstates Capacity, Risking Overload
The federal certification placard on these 2017 recreational trailers lists an axle capacity of 5,000 lbs, but each axle actually carries only 4,000 lbs.
Trailer Bracket May Damage Tire, Risking Blowout
On certain 2017 recreational trailers, the slide room mounting bracket can contact the driver-side front tire.
Loose AC Wiring Can Melt and Cause a Fire
Certain 2017 Forest River Flagstaff and Rockwood trailers have two air conditioners, and the wiring harness for the air conditioner that contains a heating element may have excess slack.
Wrong tire pressure on trailer label can cause tire failure
Certain 2017 Forest River Flagstaff and Rockwood trailers built between July 8 and July 11, 2016 have a federal placard that lists the wrong recommended pressure for their ST225/75R15D tires.
Propane Leak Risk: Cracked Regulator Sight Glass Could Cause Fire
Certain 2016-2017 Forest River Flagstaff and Work N' Play trailers may have an LP (liquid propane) regulator that lets propane gas leak into its sight glass.
Most common 2017 Forest River Flagstaff problems
Problem areas named in the 4 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Structure | 2 |
| Service Brakes | 1 |
| Wheels | 1 |
What owners report
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FOREST RIVER FLAGSTAFF SHAMROCK MOTOR HOME. WHILE THE MOTOR HOME WAS PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY, THE 450 POUND WATER TANK FELL WITHOUT WARNING OR AN IMPACT. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED BECAUSE THEY WERE OUT OF BUSINESS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CALLED, BUT NO ONE ANSWERED THE PHONE. THE CONTACT LEFT VOICE MESSAGES AND TWO EMAILS, BUT THE MANUFACTURER DID NOT RESPOND. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 2,000. *AS CONSUMER STATED IT IS 21 FT LONG THE MODEL NUMBER IS 21 SS. I'M ATTACHING THE PICTURES OF THE TANK. I DON'T HAVE PICTURES OF THE CROSS MEMBERS WITH ME. I MOVE MY TRAILER BACK INTO STORAGE I CAN TAKE PICTURES BEFORE
ON FRIDAY 4/12/2019, AT ABOUT 12:30 PM, MY WIFE AN I WERE RETURNING HOME FROM VACATION AND PULLING OUR 2017 FOREST RIVER FLAGSTAFF TRAILER ON I-27 JUST SOUTH ON LUBBOCK TX WHEN THE TRAILER' RIGHT FRONT TIRE BLEW OUT CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE FENDER SKIRT. THE WEATHER WAS ABOUT 71 DEGREES AND TRAVELING AT ABOUT 65 MPH, ON STRAIGHT ROADWAY. TIRES PROPERLY INFLATED AND NO HARSH ROAD CONDITIONS. *DT CONSUMER STATED NO TIRE SENSORS ON THE TRAILER.*JB
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FOREST RIVER FLAGSTAFF. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE TRAILER'S FENDER DETACHED INDEPENDENTLY. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING. THE TRAILER WAS TAKEN TO COATES RV CENTER (3208 RIVER GATE AVE, CLOQUET, MN) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FENDER HAD FRACTURED, WHICH WEAKENED THE INTEGRITY. IT WAS RECOMMENDED THAT THE MISSING FENDER BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE PREVIOUSLY OCCURRED ON THE TRAILER AND WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 5,000.
CHECKING WIRING IN ELECTRICAL BOX AT FRONT OF TRAILER I DISCOVERED THAT THE WIRE FROM THE BRAKE BREAKAWAY SWITCH WAS NOT CONNECTED. THE TOW BRAKE WIRE, THE TRAILER BRAKES WIRE AND THE SWITCH ARE ALL SUPPOSED TO BE CRIMPED INTO A SINGLE CONNECTOR. THE SWITCH WIRE WAS TWISTED AROUND THE OTHER TWO - BUT NOT INTO THE CRIMP. THUS THE SWITCH WOULD NOT HAVE FUNCTION AND WAS NOT LIKELY TESTED. A FAMILY MEMBER OWNS A SIMILAR TRAILER, MADE AT THE SAME FACTORY THAT HAD THE SAME PROBLEM, EXCEPT IT WAS THE MAIN BRAKE WIRE THAT WASN'T IN THE CRIMP.
2017 Forest River Flagstaff questions
Does the 2017 Forest River Flagstaff have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 7 safety recalls for the 2017 Forest River Flagstaff: Slide room arm can damage rear tire, causing air loss; Wrong axle weight label may raise crash risk; Trailer Axle Label Overstates Capacity, Risking Overload; Trailer Bracket May Damage Tire, Risking Blowout; Loose AC Wiring Can Melt and Cause a Fire. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Forest River Flagstaff?
Based on 4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Structure (2), Service Brakes (1), Wheels (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2017 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.