2019 Forest River Flagstaff Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

6 safety recalls on file

The 2019 Forest River Flagstaff has 6 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 fire.

The most-reported problem area is Structure (3 reports).

6Recalls
7Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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2019 Forest River Flagstaff recalls

Fifth-Wheel Pin Box Bolts May Be Too Short, Risking Crash

Recall 19V570Aug 2, 20191,809 vehicles affected

Some 2019-2020 Forest River Flagstaff and Arctic Wolf trailers with MORyde Orbital or You Turn Rubber Pin Box Wedge Kits may have pin box bolts that are 1-3/4 inches long instead of the required 2 inches.

Wiring may touch AC heat strip, risking fire

Recall 19V317Apr 19, 201910 vehicles affected

The wiring for the front bedroom air conditioner in certain 2019 Forest River Flagstaff and Rockwood trailers may have been installed improperly.

Bunk Door Latch May Fail and Open While Towing

Recall 19V084Feb 8, 201985 vehicles affected

The fasteners securing the exterior bunk bed door latch on certain trailers may fail.

Trailer Brakes May Not Engage If Trailer Separates

Recall 19V069Feb 1, 20192,454 vehicles affected

The break-away safety switch on certain trailers may be improperly wired.

Trailer Brakes May Fail Early, Raising Crash Risk

Recall 18V678Sep 27, 20181,785 vehicles affected

Certain 2019 Forest River recreational trailers have brake mounting flanges on the torsion axles that may be incorrectly oriented.

Front Wheel Bearings Can Seize and Lock Trailer Wheels

Recall 18V475Jul 18, 2018164 vehicles affected

The inner front wheel bearings on certain trailers may seize.

Most common 2019 Forest River Flagstaff problems

Problem areas named in the 7 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Structure3
Tires3
Unknown Or Other2
Equipment2

What owners report

2025-06-02, Unknown Or Other
I setup my camper and turn the hot water heater on using the propane setting. I left the camper and came back and could smell something hot/burning inside the camper. I looked at the rubber propane line connected to the hot water heater was on fire. I opened the cover to the hot water heater and blew the flame out. Propane was leaking from the rubber line that was cracked. I turned the gas off to prevent additional fire. The gas line appeared to by dry rotted. The camper would have burned if I didnt catch the line on fire. The line was replaced, but should have been a better line. I made the repair myself and did not report it to the manufacturer or anyone. There was no warning of t
2023-05-26, Tires
The Castle Rock spare tire failed while on the rim mounted to spare tire holder. Tire was covered 24/7. Size st 205/75r14 Failure was in belts on tread. Large bubble on inside of tire under treads with outside of tire deformed. Pictures available Tire was never used. Air pressure checked with other tires before usage.
2022-08-29, Tires
Tire blowout on single axel travel trailer ST205/75 R14
2022-05-08, Structure
Two of the Frame Bolts underneath the front of our E-Pro 19FBS camper are partly rusted and missing a nut (one on driver side and one on passenger side). The bolt on the passenger side is out of the metal frame hole it should be in, and the metal frame is slightly bent. Both bolts are at a slight angle. The other 10 Frame Bolts are not visibly rusted and there is a nut on each one but a few are loose enough to twist off by hand. The others seem tight enough but we can’t be sure without knowing what torque number they should be tightened to. We double checked the Forest River owner’s manual but there is no mention of Frame Bolts in the 'maintenance' list or anywhere else. Also, there ar
2021-10-27, Tires
The contact owns a 2019 Forest River Flagstaff Micro Lite equipped with Lionshead Tires, Tire Line: Castle Rock, Tire Size: 205/75/R14, DOT number: UJTYMT418. The contact stated that while driving 40-55 MPH, the driver's side rear tire went flat. The tire pressure monitoring system was beeping. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the contact was informed that the tread was separating. The tire was replaced however while driving at an undisclosed speed the TPMS was beeping and the driver heard an abnormal sound. The contact pulled over and noticed that the passenger’s side rear tire was flat. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the passenger’s side front

2019 Forest River Flagstaff questions

Does the 2019 Forest River Flagstaff have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls for the 2019 Forest River Flagstaff: Fifth-Wheel Pin Box Bolts May Be Too Short, Risking Crash; Wiring may touch AC heat strip, risking fire; Bunk Door Latch May Fail and Open While Towing; Trailer Brakes May Not Engage If Trailer Separates; Trailer Brakes May Fail Early, Raising Crash Risk. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2019 Forest River Flagstaff?

Based on 7 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Structure (3), Tires (3), Unknown Or Other (2).

How do I check if a recall on my 2019 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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