The 2018 Forest River Flagstaff has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 1,744 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the wheels. Last updated July 5, 2026.
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.
Consequence
If the exterior bunk bed door opens unexpectedly while the trailer is being towed, it can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
SUSPENSION18V4750002018-07-18164 affected
Defect
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.
Consequence
If a wheel locks up, there would be an increased the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
EQUIPMENT18V0510002018-01-121,349 affected
Defect
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2018 Rockwood and Flagstaff, and Coachmen Freedom Express recreational trailers and 2017-2018 Palomino and XLR ToyHauler and Coachmen Viking recreational trailers equipped with a Smart-Jack model power tongue jack. The laminated plastic touch pad on the jack may…
Consequence
If the tongue jack retracts or extends unexpectedly, there could be an increased risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy
Forest River will notify owners, and a Forest River or a Lippert dealer will replace the power tongue jack, free of charge. The recall began on February 20, 2018. Rockwood and Flagstaff Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-5164; XLR ToyHauler owners can call 1-574-642-0432; Viking owners…
EQUIPMENT17V6770002017-10-2677 affected
Defect
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Rockwood and Flagstaff travel trailers. The slide room arm may contact and damage the passenger side rear tire.
Consequence
The damaged tire may leak air, resulting in a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a lift kit to elevate the chassis and replace any tire that has evidence of damage, free of charge. The recall began on November 30, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-5164. Forest River's number 10-0588.
SUSPENSION17V5170002017-08-2369 affected
Defect
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2018 Rockwood and Flagstaff recreational trailers equipped with Dexter Axles. The spindle nut on the axles may not have been torqued to the proper specifications.
Consequence
The overtightened nut may cause the hub bearings to fail and the tire and rim to separate from the axle resulting in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Forest River will notify owners, and Dexter axle dealers will inspect and replace any suspect bearings, hubs, and spindle nuts, free of charge. The recall began on August 31, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-5164 or Dexter Axle at 1-574-295-7888. Forest River's number for this…
Complaints by component
WHEELS
3
1fires
TIRES
2
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
1
1fires
SUSPENSION
1
1fires
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
1
Total complaints8
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“I noticed bulging of the spare tire cover mounted to the back of the travel trailer. When I removed the cover I saw that a chunk of the thread was missing and large gaps were in the thread next to it. It was a brand new tire that was never on the ground. The tire was inflated to the proper air…”
“St 205 75/r14 june 17, 2022 towing the trailer at 45 mph, the right tire on the trailer began to wobble then exploded. Lug nuts were confirmed to be tight after the explosion. The trailer and tires were inspected at a pa state inspection station the week prior. Tire is being replaced. No warning…”
“On 27-apr-2018 I purchased a new flagstaff 832okbs. The tires on this travel trailer were castle rock (lions head tires) st22575r15 load range e 10 ply tires. On the first day of a recent trip, about 28 miles from home, the right rear tire on the travel trailer exploded. I pulled off the road to…”
“On 27-apr-2018 I purchased a new flagstaff 832okbs. The tires on this travel trailer were castle rock (lions head tires) st22575r15 load range e 10 ply tires. On the first day of a recent trip, about 28 miles from home, the right rear tire on the travel trailer exploded. I pulled off the road to…”
“The tires bearings seized and axles caught fire as per nef-150mr 18v-475sent to mike becker dir corp compliance forest river 2324 century dr goshen in 46528 on august 8 2018”
“The tires bearings seized and axles caught fire as per nef-150mr 18v-475sent to mike becker dir corp compliance forest river 2324 century dr goshen in 46528 on august 8 2018”
“The tires bearings seized and axles caught fire as per nef-150mr 18v-475sent to mike becker dir corp compliance forest river 2324 century dr goshen in 46528 on august 8 2018”
“Castle rock st 205/75/r15 tire blew out while driving on the interstate. Travel trailer had very little damage (weather gasket pulled out of screw), which leads to think the tire came apart very quickly.”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2018 Forest River Flagstaff as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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