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2002 Forest River Flagstaff problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just one complaint on file for the 2002 Forest River Flagstaff — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

1

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2002 compare to other Flagstaff years?

Flagstaff NHTSA complaints by model year, 2002 highlighted14 complaints1997: 0 complaints1998: 2 complaints1999: 0 complaints2000: 0 complaints2001: 0 complaints2002: 1 complaints2003: 0 complaints2004: 3 complaints2005: 10 complaints2006: 0 complaints2007: 3 complaints2008: 3 complaints2012: 8 complaints2013: 9 complaints2014: 3 complaints2015: 5 complaints2016: 1 complaints2017: 4 complaints2018: 8 complaints2019: 10 complaints2020: 14 complaints2021: 12 complaints2022: 1 complaints2023: 0 complaints2024: 3 complaints2026: 3 complaints
Flagstaff NHTSA complaints by model year, 2002 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2002 Forest River Flagstaff problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Other1100%

Does the 2002 Forest River Flagstaff have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

07V085000OtherMarch 5, 2007 · 128,000 units

Defect

CERTAIN RECREATIONAL VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A TWO-DOOR REFRIGERATOR, MANUFACTURED BY THE DOMETIC CORPORATION, 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.

Consequence

RELEASE OF COOLANT UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS COULD IGNITE AND RESULT IN A FIRE.

Remedy

FOREST RIVER WILL BE WORKING WITH DOMETIC IN ORDER TO REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS (PLEASE SEE 06E076). 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 YOU 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,

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FOREST RIVER FLAGSTAFF SUPERLITE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE ON HER DOMETIC REFRIGERATOR IN FEBRUARY OF 2008. AT THAT TIME, SHE LIVED AT LEAST TWO HOURS AWAY FROM A CERTIFIED REPAIR SHOP AND WAS UNABLE TO GET THE VEHICLE REPAIRED; THEREFORE, SHE JUST UNPLUGGED…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · May 1, 2008

2002 Forest River Flagstaff — common questions

Is the 2002 Forest River Flagstaff reliable?

The record is thin — 1 NHTSA complaint — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 2002 Forest River Flagstaff have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2002 Forest River Flagstaff. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.