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2012 Forest River Flagstaff problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 8 complaints on file for the 2012 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.

8

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

1

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2012 compare to other Flagstaff years?

Flagstaff NHTSA complaints by model year, 2012 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, 2012 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2012 Forest River Flagstaff problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Tires & Wheels450%
Body & Structure225%
Other113%
Steering113%

Does the 2012 Forest River Flagstaff have recalls?

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

13V554000Tires & WheelsNovember 7, 2013 · 721 units

Defect

Forest River is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Rockwood, Windjammer, Vlite and Flagstaff travel trailers manufactured February 3, 2012, through February 4, 2013. When an affected trailer hits a large bump or pot hole, the trailer tire may contact the bottom of the floor.

Consequence

As a result, the tire may become damaged and possibly blow out which may cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will add a lift kit between the frame and the axle mounting brackets, free of charge. Owners may contact Forest River at 1-574-825-7178.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

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

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FOREST RIVER FLAGSTAFF RV, EQUIPPED WITH GOODYEAR MARATHON TIRES, SIZE ST235/80/R16. WHILE EXAMINING THE TIRE THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE SIDE WALL HAD EXPLODED. THE TIRE WAS DIAGNOSED BY THE DEALER WHO CONFIRMED THE FAILURE. THE TIRES WERE REPLACED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Tires & Wheels · May 15, 2012

“THE FRAME HAS DEVELOPED A CRACK (6-8 INCHES LONG) BETWEEN THE FRONT AXLE AND THE DOOR OF THE TRAILER. THIS HAS LED TO THE FAILURE OF THE SLIDE OUT AND TO THE FLOOR NEAR THE CRACK. AFTER FINDING THE CRACK I AM CONCERNED ABOUT THE TOWABILITY OF THIS UNIT. THIS WAS DISCOVERED AFTER A FAIRLY LONG TRIP,…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Body & Structure · May 8, 2016

“WE PURCHASED THE RV IN MIDDLEBURY, INDIANA AND STARTED HOME WITH IT ON AUG 12, 2011. WE STOPPED FOR THE NIGHT IN ILLINOIS. THE MORNING OF THE 13TH WE DROVE APPROXIMATELY 50 MILES AND THE PASSENGER SIDE REAR TANDOM TIRE BLEW LEAVING JUST PART OF THE SIDEWALL ATTACHED TO THE WHEEL. AFTER WE MADE IT…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · August 13, 2011

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FOREST RIVER FLAGSTAFF. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH THE CONTACT NOTICED THE RV BEGAN TO SWAY FROM SIDE TO SIDE WHILE ATTACHED TO ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE RV WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE DEALER SUGGESTED THE CONTACT INFLATE THE TIRES TO 15 PSI…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Steering · June 1, 2011

2012 Forest River Flagstaff — common questions

Is the 2012 Forest River Flagstaff reliable?

The record is thin — 8 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 2012 Forest River Flagstaff have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2012 Forest River Flagstaff. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Is the 2012 Forest River Flagstaff under NHTSA investigation?

NHTSA opened one investigation into this model year; all are now closed.

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.