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Model year

2021 Forest River Flagstaff

Trailer, Not Applicable, built in United States. Owner complaints on file from Feb 23, 2021 to Aug 13, 2024.

Recalls (2)Complaints (5)Investigations (0)Bulletins (7)
Recall campaigns covering this model year299k vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints55.0 times the median 2021 trailer
Severity index40.02021 trailers average 7.7
First 24 months4Complaints in its first two years
Complaints over time

Complaints about the 2021 Forest River Flagstaff peaked in 2021, with 3 filed

Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.

01232021320222023202420252026
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Components

40% of complaints about the 2021 Forest River Flagstaff name electrical system

Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.

Electrical system
2
Brakes
2
Structure
2
Suspension
2
Equipment
1
Powertrain
1
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls

2 recall campaigns cover the 2021 Forest River Flagstaff

Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.

Recall campaigns for the 2021 Forest River Flagstaff
CampaignFiledSubjectComponentVehiclesRemedy
22V-243Apr 13, 2022Quick disconnect fittings in the LP gas system may be cracked, causing a gas leakEquipment99,190Part replacement
21V-236Apr 5, 2021Pin box may be under-rated for the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of the vehicleStructure211Part replacement
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
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Owner complaints

What owners reported about the 2021 Forest River Flagstaff

The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.

5 complaints on file, page 1 of 1.

  1. Filed Aug 13, 2024Failure Jul 6, 20226,000 milesFrostburg, MDSuspension

    The contact owns a 2021 Forest River Flagstaff RV. The contact stated that the front driver’s side tire was significantly worn and damaged after driving approximately 200-500 miles. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that a bearing retainer nut had detached and caused the tire damage. The dealer made an unknown adjustment; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, where it was being diagnosed. The RV was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 6,000.

    NHTSA complaint 11608303
  2. Filed Jul 28, 2022Failure Jul 10, 202269,000 milesMinden, NVTank valve/gauge, Recreational vehicle/trailer, Structure

    The contact owns a 2021 Forest River Flagstaff Lite Weight Trailer towed by a 2015 GMC 2500. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH and towing the trailer, two full 7.5 propane tanks detached from the trailer and both were being dragged behind the RV. The contact was notified by another driver that the tanks were being dragged behind the RV. The contact pulled over safely and placed both propane tanks into the trailer. The contact stated that the backing plates on the tanks were missing. Additionally, the tanks were not installed correctly. The contact diagnosed the failure and repaired the trailer. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 69,000.

    NHTSA complaint 11476291
  3. Filed Jul 7, 2021Failure May 22, 2021Portland, ORElectrical system, Service brakes, BodyFire

    On the morning May 22nd, just 45 minutes after we left our home in Portland, our trailer burst into flames on 1-84 off exit 44 near Cascade Locks. It was inexplicable as to why this happened. It was a brand new trailer with less than 2k miles on it and purchased in December 2020. As you can see from the pictures, it was a total loss. We are filing this report to help protect others. We are a part of the forest river group and quality seems to be a concern. Demand for these vehicles have skyrocketed and many feel that QA has been downgraded in order to get these trailers to market.

    NHTSA complaint 11423833
  4. Filed Apr 2, 2021Failure Mar 31, 2021500 milesMokelumne Hill, CAPower train, Suspension, Unknown or other

    I TOOK POSSESSION OF MY BRAND NEW E-PRO COACH ON MARCH 12, 2021 AND ON MARCH 31,2021 THE AXLE DETACHED FROM THE FRAME AND CAUSE EXTENSIVE DAMAGE. LUCKILY I WAS TRAVEL AT APPROXIMATELY 5 MILES PER HOUR. I COULD HAVE BEEN SEVERELY INJURED AS WELL AS ANY PASSENGERS, OTHER TRAVELERS, BYSTANDERS ETC. IF THIS OCCURRED AT A HIGHER RATE OF SPEED OR IN ANY OTHER AREA. THE BOLTS THAT SHOULD OF ATTACHED THE COACH TO THE FRAME WHERE KNOW WHERE TO BE FOUND IN THE MILE AND A HALF I WALKED SEARCHING FOR THEM ON THE ROADWAY WHICH WAS RECENTLY TRAVELED. I PURCHASED THE COACH FROM WESTERN SKIES RV IN RENO, NV. I'VE BEEN IN CONTACT WITH THEM ABOUT THIS MATTER. PLEASE ADVISE ME ON THE NEXT STEPS I SHOULD TAKE TO RESOLVE THIS VEHICLE MATTER. THANK YOU *DT

    NHTSA complaint 11406078
  5. Filed Feb 23, 2021Failure Feb 17, 202170,000 milesSpruce Pine, NCElectrical system, Service brakesCrash1 injured

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2021 FOREST RIVER FLAGSTAFF MICROLIGHT. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH, THE BRAKES FAILED TO ENGAGE CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO CRASH INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED A SORE NECK, HIP, AND BACK THAT DID NOT REQUIRE MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT STATED NO WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED BEFORE THE CRASH. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO BRAD WRECKERS SERVICE AND THEN TAKEN TO A & L RV SALES (4503 BRISTOL HWY, JOHNSON CITY, TN 37601) WHERE A FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT INSISTED THAT THERE WAS AN ELECTRICAL ISSUE AND AN ISSUE WITH THE BRAKES SO THEY INSTALLED BLUETOOTH BRAKE CONTROLLERS TO HELP WITH BRAKES, BUT THE FAILURE STILL OCCURRED. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 70,000.*DT*JB*DT

    NHTSA complaint 11397513
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations

NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year

Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
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Service bulletins

7 manufacturer communications cover this model year

Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.

  • 101526 Jul 1, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    The Wi-Fi Ranger Teton Wi-Fi Booster Hood/Cover may develop cracks.
  • 101498 Mar 28, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This document is intended to aid customers and dealers in locating TV backers in the exterior side walls of the vehicle and interior walls of the vehicle in order to successfully mount a TV.
  • 10C1399 Aug 4, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Document indicating the general location of the Lippert Components - One Control box in the vehicle.
  • 511377 Aug 2, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    As per Lippert Components Technical Service Bulletin 11-004-21. The slide room actuator was assembled incorrectly, which may cause the room to become stuck in the out position and prevent from fully retracting.
  • 10C1387 Jul 19, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Helpful document to remove and replace a flush floor slideroom box/floor.
  • 831334 May 19, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    It was discovered that the manufacturing plant did not cut a stress relief line in the upper deck Driver Side and in on certain models, Passenger Side under the slide room(s). The upper deck in the Impression Fifth-Wheel needs to flex, without the "stress r…
  • 101279 Feb 24, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    The pocket door header is missing a backer.
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.
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