Model year record

2005 Forest River Flagstaff recalls & problems

The 2005 Forest River Flagstaff has 2 safety recalls and 5 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is electrical system (2 complaints).

Recalls2safety recalls

Complaints5filed by owners

Crashes · fires1 · 1reported in complaints

Injuries · deaths0 · 0reported in complaints

Safety recalls

EquipmentOct 1, 2010

Equipment

Recall 10V4540002,207 vehiclesopened after NHTSA action (ODI)

Problem: FOREST RIVER IS RECALLING CERTAIN RECREATIONAL VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH DIMPLEX ELECTRAFLAME, SYMPHONY, OR OPTIFLAME BRANDED ELECTRIC FIREPLACES, STOVES, AND FIREPLACE INSERTS. THE PLUG IN REMOTE CONTROL RECEIVER FOR THE FIREPLACE CAN OVERHEAT.
Risk: AN OVERHEATED RECEIVER COULD CAUSE A FIRE.
Fix: FOREST RIVER IS WORKING WITH DIMPLEX AND DIMPLEX WILL PROVIDE OWNERS A FREE REPLACEMENT PLUG-IN REMOTE CONTROL KIT. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 28, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DIMPLEX NORTH AMERICA CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-888-346-7539.

EquipmentJul 7, 2008

Recreational vehicle/trailer

Recall 08V346000107,417 vehiclesopened after NHTSA action (ODI)

Problem: FOREST RIVER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MY 2003-2006 MOTOR HOMES, FIFTH WHEEL AND TRAVEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH A TWO-DOOR REFRIGERATOR MANUFACTURED BY THE DOMETIC CORPORATION. THE REFRIGERATOR MAY HAVE A DEFECT IN THE BOILER TUBE. PRESSURIZED COOLANT SOLUTION COULD BE RELEASED INTO AN AREA WHERE AN IGNITION SOURCE (GAS FLAME) IS PRESENT.
Risk: IF THIS SOLUTION IS EXPOSED TO AN IGNITION SOURCE UNDER CERTAIN SPECIFIC CIRCUMSTANCES, IT CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
Fix: FOREST RIVER IS WORKING WITH DOMETIC TO REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS (PLEASE SEE 08E032). DOMETIC WILL REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS BY INSTALLING A SECONDARY BURN HOUSING, A THERMAL FUSE, AND A MELT FUSE FREE OF CHARGE. DOMETIC HAS RETAINED STERICYCLE INC. TO MANAGE THIS CAMPAIGN. STERICYCLE WILL ASSIST THE OWNER IN LOCATING DEALERSHIPS OR SERVICE CENTERS AND WILL PROVIDE ASSISTANCE WITH SCHEDULING OF APPOINTMENTS. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOMETIC/STERICYCLE AT 1-888-446-5157 OR FOREST RIVER AT 1-574-389-4600.

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

What owners report

Problem area	Complaints	Crashes	Fires	Typical mileage*
Electrical systemWiring	2	1	1	—
TiresTread/belt	1	0	0	—
Power trainDriveline › Driveshaft	1	0	0	—
Engine and engine coolingExhaust system › Emission control › Crankcase (pcv)	1	0	0	—
Service brakes, hydraulic	1	0	0	—
Exterior lightingHeadlights › High/low beam dimmer switch	1	0	0	—
Structure	1	0	0	—
Fuel system, otherDelivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings	1	0	0	—
EquipmentRecreational vehicle/trailer	1	0	0	—

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailer
THIS IS A FACTORY RECALL ON REFRIGERATOR BY DOMETIC NOT FOREST RIVER I CALL THE RECALL LINE AND THE RECORDING TELLS YOU THE ARE BUSY AND CALL BACK AND PUSH # 9 , I DO AND ALL IT DOES IS HANG YOU UP. MY REFRI. IS ON THE RECALL LIST AND ACCORDING TO THEIR MAILER IT IS DANGEROUS AND NOT TO USE IT. I WANT TO TALK TO THEM TO GET IT REPAIRED BUT HOW WHEN THEY HAVE THE PHONE RIGGED TO HANG YOU UP . PLEASE HELP. THANK YOU. *TR
Jul 7, 2008
Fuel system, other › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 (NA) FOREST RIVER LEXINGTON GTS. THE PROPANE LINE IS RUBBING AGAINST A BULGE IN THE REAR SUSPENSION. AS A RESULT, ONE OF THE FITTINGS FAILED AND PROPANE IS LEAKING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT HAS NOT TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER OR A MECHANIC AND IT HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE VIN LISTS THE VEHICLE AS A 2005 CHEVROLET G3500 EXPRESS CUTAWAY/RV. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 13,000.
Nov 21, 2007 · 13,000 miles
Power train › Driveline › Driveshaft
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FOREST RIVER FLAGSTAFF SUNSEEKER. THE CONTACT COMPLAINED ABOUT TIRES AND BRAKE SYSTEM FAILURES. WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 40-50 MPH, SHE FELT A VIBRATION WHICH ORIGINATED FROM THE DRIVESHAFT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO THEN SENT IT TO THE COMPANY, WHO DETERMINED THAT THE FAILURE WAS THE CRANK SHAFT SENSOR. THE DEALER REFUSED TO PERFORM THE REPAIR BECAUSE THE SENSOR WAS ALTERED BY THE MANUFACTURER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN ANY RECALLS. THE FAILURE FIRST OCCURRED FIVE DAYS AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 25,820 , AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 25,000. *AK THE CONSUMER STATED THE DEALER WILL NOT COVER UNDER WARRANTY DUE TO THE FACT…
Mar 12, 2007 · 25,000 miles
Tires › Tread/belt
THE INCIDENT WAS A TREAD SEPARATION ON A FIFTH WHEEL CAMPING TRAILER. I HAD BEEN TRAVELING ON A HIGHWAY AND THE FELT A BUMP. I STOPPED TO INVESTIGATE AND FOUND THAT THE TREAD SEPARATED ON ONE OF 4 TIRES ON THE TRAILER. THE TIRES HAD ABOUT 8000 MILES ON THEM. SOME DAMAGE WAS DONE TO THE UNDERSIDE OF THE TRAILER. I PUT ON THE SPARE AND PROCEEDED HOME. KENDA, THE TIRE MANUFACTURER IS NOT LISTED ON YOUR SITE. *NM
Jul 1, 2006
Electrical system › WiringCrashFire
DT: 2005 FOREST RIVER FLAG STAFF 831BHSS. THE WIRING CAUGHT ON FIRE, CAUSING THE ELECTRICAL BRAKES TO LOCK. THE TRAILER AND THE VEHICLE 2004 GMC, YUKON FLIPPED OVER. THE BRAKE WIRES WERE EXPOSED BECAUSE THERE WAS NO PROTECTIVE COVERING ON THEM. CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AT 60 MPH WHEN THIS OCCURRED. THERE WERE NO OTHER VEHICLES DAMAGED. THERE WAS A REPORT TO THE POLICE AND WITNESS TO THIS INCIDENT. INSURANCE AGENCY SAID THAT IT WAS DUE TO FAULTY WIRING. *AK THE ELECRICAL WIRING FOR THE BRAKE SYSTEM RUBBED ON THE METAL CROSSBAR, CUT THROUGH THE WIRING AND SHORTING OUT THE BRAKING SYSTEM WHICH THEN LOCKED UP. AS A RESULT THE TRAILER SWAYED OUT OF CONTROL. *NM
Aug 4, 2005 · 13,400 miles

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.