2019 Forest River Flagstaff problems & recalls

Problem: Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2018-2019 forest river rockwood and flagstaff trailers. the inner wheel bearings may seize, which can cause the trailer wheels to lock-up.

Risk: If a wheel locks up, there would be an increased the risk of a crash.

Fix: Forest river will notify owners, and dealers will replace the inner wheel bearings, free of charge. the recall began on august 13, 2018. owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-574-642-4053. forest river's number for this recall is 10-0786.

Problem: Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2019 forest river flagstaff and rockwood recreational trailers. the brake mounting flanges on the torsion axles may be incorrectly oriented, which can result in premature brake failure.

Risk: Premature brake failure can increase the risk of a crash.

Fix: Forest river has notified owners, and dealers will replace the axles or hubs, free of charge. the recall began on october 12, 2018. owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-574-642-2640 or dexter customer service at 1-574-295-7888.

Problem: Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2019 flagstaff and rockwood recreational trailers. the break-away safety switch may be improperly wired, and as a result, the trailer brakes will not apply in the event that the trailer disconnects from the tow vehicle.

Risk: The trailer's inability to apply the brakes in the event of a separation can increase the risk of crash.

Fix: Forest river will notify owners, and dealers will install a new wiring harness to maintain the supply of power to the brake system, free of charge. the recall began february 25, 2019. owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-574-642-2640. forest river's number for this recall is 10b-0943.

Problem: Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2018-2019 rockwood and flagstaff recreational trailers. the bunk bed door latch fasteners that secure the bunk bed door closed may fail, allowing the door to open while moving.

Risk: If the exterior bunk bed door opens unexpectedly while the trailer is being towed, it can increase the risk of a crash.

Fix: Forest river has notified owners, and dealers will install the correct fasteners for the bunk bed door latches, free of charge. the recall began february 25, 2019. owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-574-642-8943. forest river's number for this recall is 10d-0950.

Problem: Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2019 rockwood and flagstaff recreational trailers. the wiring for the front bedroom air conditioning may have been improperly installed and may come in contact with the heat strip in the air conditioner.

Risk: If the wiring harness contacts the heat strip, the sheathing may melt, increasing the risk of fire.

Fix: Forest river will notify owners, and dealers will secure the air conditioner wiring harness away from the heat strip, free of charge. the recall began on may 6, 2019. owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-574-642-8943. forest river's number for this recall is 10c-1001.

Problem: Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2019-2020 flagstaff and cherokee arctic wolf recreational trailers equipped with moryde orbital or you turn rubber pin box wedge kits. the pin boxes may have been equipped with bolts 1-3/4" in length when they should be equipped with 2" long bolts.

Risk: The incorrect bolts may allow the rotating pin box to rotate in two places, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Forest river will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the bolts and replace them as necessary, free of charge. the recall began august 27, 2019. owners may contact moryde customer service at 1-574-293-1581 or forest river customer service at 1-574-642-8954 (flagstaff) or 1-260-499-2100 (cherokee). forest river's number for this recall is 51-1065.