CarRecallWatchThe 2020 Forest River Flagstaff has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 injury.
The most-reported problem area is Tires (5 reports).
2020 Forest River Flagstaff recalls
Tire May Rub Chassis and Fail, Risking Loss of Control
Certain 2020 Forest River recreational trailers have improper tire clearance.
Fifth-Wheel Pin Box Bolts May Be Too Short, Risking Crash
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.
Most common 2020 Forest River Flagstaff problems
Problem areas named in the 11 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Tires | 5 |
| Unknown Or Other | 4 |
| Power Train | 2 |
| Structure | 1 |
| Equipment | 1 |
| Service Brakes | 1 |
What owners report
When forced to drive over a canvas tent bag, Due to traffic and road conditions. The tent bag wrapped around the drive shaft, ripped out the brake lines and the emergency brake lines damaged the master cylinder and damage the emergency brake mechanism in the cab of the RV. There should be protection under the vehicle so that does not happen! The loss of both types of brake systems could be catastrophic.
3500# axles added to a trailer with a gross weight of 3920#. Tires are severely worn on the inside from an undersized axel. Possible tire blow out if not corrected.
The structure supporting the fresh water tank is insufficient to carry the weight when full of water. The 36 inch long support bars sag ~2 inches when the tank is full, and the tank itself sags another 1.5 inches between the bars. There have been numerous accounts of these tanks detaching and falling out while travelling on the highway, posing a risk to other drivers.
The fabric side wall failed to keep my daughter safe as she slept in the camper. She fell out of the camper onto the hard, cold ground while she was sound asleep. She could have been seriously injured. The Velcro on the fabric was secured to the camper frame.
Subject Castle Rock Radial ST 205/75/R14 tire was running 10 degrees F. hotter (around 110 F) than the three sibling tires after about 30 minutes of travel. This had been the case for an earlier trip of approximately 275 interstate miles. All of these tires are original equipment and similarly used and maintained. The tire eventually exploded (see uploaded pics). Subsequent inspection shows a bubble had formed between layers of the tread portion of the tire. The failed tire is available for inspection. Tire pressure before traveling in the morning was 65 p.s.i. (this is consistently maintained when in use). The load/speed ratings of these tires are D105/101L or 2039 lbs/75 m.p.h. Our
2020 Forest River Flagstaff questions
Does the 2020 Forest River Flagstaff have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2020 Forest River Flagstaff: Tire May Rub Chassis and Fail, Risking Loss of Control; Fifth-Wheel Pin Box Bolts May Be Too Short, Risking Crash. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2020 Forest River Flagstaff?
Based on 11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Tires (5), Unknown Or Other (4), Power Train (2).
How do I check if a recall on my 2020 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.