repaired · 2021 Q2
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer
Risk. The damaged tire may leak air, resulting in a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.
2017 Forest River FlagstaffProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 4 owner complaints about the 2017 Forest River Flagstaff, most often about the structure. It is covered by 7 safety recalls, and for recall 17V-677 the manufacturer reports only 61% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 18, 2019. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2017 Forest River Flagstaff has problems
4 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
2Structure
1Service brakes
1Wheels
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 2 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
7 recalls
2017 Forest River Flagstaff recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2017 Q4
Other: labels
Risk. Inaccurate GAWR information on the Federal placard can increase the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2017 Q4
Other: labels
Risk. The incorrect information can cause the vehicle to be overloaded or result in axle failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2021 Q4
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer
Risk. Tire deflation can increase the risk of a crash.
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repaired · 2020 Q3
Electrical system: wiring
Risk. If the wires are not tied back and properly secured away from the heating element, the wires may contact the heating element, melt and short, increasing the…
repaired · 2017 Q4
Other: labels
Risk. If the tires are run at a low pressure, they may overheat and fail, possibly causing a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2020 Q4
Lpg systems: lines and fittings
Risk. If the indicator sight glass cracks, propane gas may leak out.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Forest River.
Best & worst years
2017 vs. every other Flagstaff year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Flagstaff median. How we score
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What Flagstaff owners report
Recent structure complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FOREST RIVER FLAGSTAFF SHAMROCK MOTOR HOME. WHILE THE MOTOR HOME WAS PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY, THE 450 POUND WATER TANK FELL WITHOUT WARNING OR AN IMPACT. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED BECAUSE THEY WERE OUT OF BUSINESS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CALLED, BUT NO ONE ANSWERED THE…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FOREST RIVER FLAGSTAFF. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE TRAILER'S FENDER DETACHED INDEPENDENTLY. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING. THE TRAILER WAS TAKEN TO COATES RV CENTER (3208 RIVER GATE AVE, CLOQUET, MN) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FENDER HAD FRACTURED, WHICH…
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