2020 Forest River Flagstaff problems & recalls
NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2020 Forest River Flagstaff.
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- Ford Motorhome Chassis (Incomplete - Stripped Chassis): 1 of 11 decoded VINs · 0 NHTSA recalls filed by Ford for the 2020 Motorhome Chassis
Decoded with NHTSA vPIC from the partial VINs owners included in complaints. For motorhomes, engine, brake and steering recalls are filed by the chassis maker and are not counted in the Forest River recalls above. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see both.
Recalls filed by Forest River
Trailer Hitches #19V570000 · 2019 · 1,809 units
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.
Tires, Structure #19V827000 · 2019 · 9 units
Problem: Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2020 rockwood rlf8298ks and flagstaff flf8529rls recreational trailers. due to improper tire clearance, the tire may contact the steel chassis outrigger, possibly resulting in tire failure.
Risk: Tire failure can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Forest river will notify owners, and dealers will install a new outrigger to achieve the proper tire clearance, and damaged tires will be replaced, free of charge. the recall began december 10, 2019. owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-574-642-8954. forest river's number for this recall is 10c-1116.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What owners complain about
Components named in 11 NHTSA owner complaints. 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 2020 Forest River Flagstaff have recalls?
NHTSA lists 2 recalls filed by Forest River for the 2020 Flagstaff. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if a fix is still open.
What are the most common 2020 Forest River Flagstaff problems?
In 11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-named area is tires.