2016 Forest River Flagstaff problems & recalls
NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2016 Forest River Flagstaff.
Body type
- Trailer · Camping or Travel Trailer: 1 of 1 decoded VINs
Decoded with NHTSA vPIC from the partial VINs owners included in complaints.
Recalls filed by Forest River
Equipment #16V450000 · 2016 · 175 units
Problem: Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 flagstaff recreational trailers manufactured august 11, 2015, through october 27, 2015, and work n' play recreational trailers manufactured from october 25, 2015, through may 6, 2016. the mb sturgis liquid propane (lp) regulator on these vehicles may allow propane gas to leak into the regulator sight glass causing it to degrade and potentially crack.
Risk: If the indicator sight glass cracks, propane gas may leak out. in the presence of an ignition source, a fire could occure.
Fix: Forest river will notify owners. a remedy plan has not been determined. the recall began on august 1, 2016. owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-888-291-6665. forest river's number for this recall is 51-05312016-0205.
Tires #20V221000 · 2020 · 83 units
Problem: Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2016 rockwood rlt2604ws, wrlt2604ws, flagstaff flt26rlws and wflt26rlws recreational trailers. due to insufficient clearance between the front tire and slide out actuator, the tire may contact the slide out bracket and become damaged.
Risk: If the front tire becomes damaged, it may fail and cause a loss control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Forest river will notify owners, and dealers will install a lift kit that will provide the proper clearance between the tire and the slide out bracket. damaged tires will be replaced. these repairs will be performed free of charge. the recall began may 11, 2020. owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-574-642-8943. forest river's number for this recall is 10d-1159.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What owners complain about
Components named in 1 NHTSA owner complaint. Complaints are unverified.
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Replacement parts for the systems owners report most: water, LP gas, slide-outs, electrical.
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FAQ
Does the 2016 Forest River Flagstaff have recalls?
NHTSA lists 2 recalls filed by Forest River for the 2016 Flagstaff. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if a fix is still open.
What are the most common 2016 Forest River Flagstaff problems?
In 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most-named area is wheels.