CarRecallWatchThe 2018 Forest River Flagstaff has 5 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 fire.
The most-reported problem area is Wheels (3 reports).
2018 Forest River Flagstaff recalls
Bunk Door Latch May Fail and Open While Towing
The fasteners securing the exterior bunk bed door latch on certain trailers may fail.
Front Wheel Bearings Can Seize and Lock Trailer Wheels
The inner front wheel bearings on certain trailers may seize.
Tongue Jack Can Move Unexpectedly, Risking Crash or Injury
The laminated plastic touch pad on the Smart-Jack power tongue jack can crack or separate.
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.
Rear axle nut may be overtightened, risking wheel separation
Certain 2018 recreational trailers equipped with Dexter axles may have had their rear axle spindle nut torqued beyond the required specification.
Most common 2018 Forest River Flagstaff problems
Problem areas named in the 5 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Wheels | 3 |
| Tires | 3 |
| Power Train | 1 |
| Suspension | 1 |
What owners report
I noticed bulging of the spare tire cover mounted to the back of the travel trailer. When I removed the cover I saw that a chunk of the thread was missing and large gaps were in the thread next to it. It was a brand new tire that was never on the ground. The tire was inflated to the proper air pressure. The tire is a Castle Rock trailer tire size ST205/75 R14. ST 226.
ST 205 75/R14 June 17, 2022 Towing the trailer at 45 mph, the Right tire on the trailer began to wobble then exploded. Lug nuts were confirmed to be tight after the explosion. The trailer and tires were inspected at a PA State Inspection station the week prior. Tire is being replaced. No warning lamps are associated with the travel trailer tires.
ON 27-APR-2018 I PURCHASED A NEW FLAGSTAFF 832OKBS. THE TIRES ON THIS TRAVEL TRAILER WERE CASTLE ROCK (LIONS HEAD TIRES) ST22575R15 LOAD RANGE E 10 PLY TIRES. ON THE FIRST DAY OF A RECENT TRIP, ABOUT 28 MILES FROM HOME, THE RIGHT REAR TIRE ON THE TRAVEL TRAILER EXPLODED. I PULLED OFF THE ROAD TO ASSESS THE PROBLEM AND COULD NOT BELIEVE THE CONDITION OF THE TIRE AND THE DAMAGE TO THE FENDER AREA OF THE TRAILER. I INSPECTED THE OTHER TIRES AND DID NOT SEE ANY OTHER DAMAGE SO I INSTALLED MY SPARE TO RESUME OUR TRIP WE GOT BACK ON THE ROAD AND I DECIDED TO STOP AT THE NEXT REST AREA (24 MILES FROM THE FIRST BLOWOUT) TO CHECK EVERYTHING OUT AND RE-TORQUE THE LUG NUTS ON THE WHEEL I CHANGED. AS
THE TIRES BEARINGS SEIZED AND AXLES CAUGHT FIRE AS PER NEF-150MR 18V-475SENT TO MIKE BECKER DIR CORP COMPLIANCE FOREST RIVER 2324 CENTURY DR GOSHEN IN 46528 ON AUGUST 8 2018
CASTLE ROCK ST 205/75/R15 TIRE BLEW OUT WHILE DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE. TRAVEL TRAILER HAD VERY LITTLE DAMAGE (WEATHER GASKET PULLED OUT OF SCREW), WHICH LEADS TO THINK THE TIRE CAME APART VERY QUICKLY.
2018 Forest River Flagstaff questions
Does the 2018 Forest River Flagstaff have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls for the 2018 Forest River Flagstaff: Bunk Door Latch May Fail and Open While Towing; Front Wheel Bearings Can Seize and Lock Trailer Wheels; Tongue Jack Can Move Unexpectedly, Risking Crash or Injury; Slide room arm can damage rear tire, causing air loss; Rear axle nut may be overtightened, risking wheel separation. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Forest River Flagstaff?
Based on 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Wheels (3), Tires (3), Power Train (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2018 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.