2019 Forest River FlagstaffProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 7 owner complaints about the 2019 Forest River Flagstaff, most often about the structure. It is covered by 6 safety recalls, and for recall 19V-570 the manufacturer reports only 31% of affected cars repaired.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 2, 2025. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2019 Forest River Flagstaff has problems

7 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Structure30
Tires30
Equipment11

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

6 recalls

2019 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.

31%repaired · 2022 Q3

Trailer hitches: fifth wheel assembly

Recall 19V-570 · Aug 2, 2019 · 1,809 vehicles · 569 repaired

Risk. The incorrect bolts may allow the rotating pin box to rotate in two places, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

40%repaired · 2025 Q1

Electrical system: wiring

Recall 19V-317 · Apr 19, 2019 · 10 vehicles · 4 repaired

Risk. If the wiring harness contacts the heat strip, the sheathing may melt, increasing the risk of fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

73%repaired · 2021 Q2

Latches/locks/linkages

Recall 19V-084 · Feb 8, 2019 · 85 vehicles · 62 repaired

Risk. If the exterior bunk bed door opens unexpectedly while the trailer is being towed, it can increase the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

58%repaired · 2021 Q3

Service brakes, electric

Recall 19V-069 · Feb 1, 2019 · 2,454 vehicles · 1,413 repaired

Risk. The trailer's inability to apply the brakes in the event of a separation can increase the risk of crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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76%repaired · 2021 Q4

Axle: non-powered axle assembly

Recall 18V-678 · Sep 27, 2018 · 1,785 vehicles · 1,352 repaired

Risk. Premature brake failure can increase the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

94%repaired · 2021 Q2

Front: wheel bearing

Recall 18V-475 · Jul 18, 2018 · 164 vehicles · 154 repaired

Risk. If a wheel locks up, there would be an increased the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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

2019 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.

Two of the Frame Bolts underneath the front of our E-Pro 19FBS camper are partly rusted and missing a nut (one on driver side and one on passenger side). The bolt on the passenger side is out of the metal frame hole it should be in, and the metal frame is slightly bent. Both bolts are at a slight…
Complaint 11463794 · May 8, 2022
. THE STABILIZING JACKS ARE DEFINITELY JUST FOR STABILIZING. WE THOUGHT THEY WOULD TAKE THE LOAD OF THE RV. 4 JACKS TO SUPPORT 1 RV. THE WARNING ON THE JACKS IS LOCATED ON THE TOPSIDE OF THE JACK, SO A CLUELESS, NEW RV OWNER WOULD NOT SEE THEM UNTIL THE JACKS ARE DOWN. ALSO THE DOCUMENTATION DOES…
Complaint 11327695 · Jun 8, 2020 · 1,000 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 FOREST RIVER FLAGSTAFF E-PRO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT BIKE RACK PINS WERE CORRODED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BIKE RACK WAS UNUSABLE AND SHE WAS CONCERNED THAT THE RACK WOULD DETACH FROM THE TRAILER. THE TRAILER WAS NOT TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC OR DEALER FOR…
Complaint 11210344 · May 28, 2019

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