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2020 Forest River Flagstaff problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 14 complaints on file for the 2020 Forest River Flagstaff — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 2 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

14

NHTSA complaints

2

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

3

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2020 compare to other Flagstaff years?

Flagstaff NHTSA complaints by model year, 2020 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, 2020 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2020 Forest River Flagstaff problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Other536%
Tires & Wheels536%
Transmission214%
Brakes17%
Body & Structure17%

Does the 2020 Forest River Flagstaff have recalls?

2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

19V827000Tires & WheelsNovember 19, 2019 · 9 units

Defect

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2020 Rockwood RLF8298KS and Flagstaff FLF8529RLS recreational trailers. Due to improper tire clearance, the tire may contact the steel chassis outrigger, possibly resulting in tire failure.

Consequence

Tire failure can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a new outrigger to achieve the proper tire clearance, and damaged tires will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began December 10, 2019. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-8954. Forest River's number for this recall is 10C-1116.

19V570000Trailer HitchAugust 2, 2019 · 1,809 units

Defect

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Flagstaff and Cherokee Arctic Wolf recreational trailers equipped with MORyde Orbital or You Turn Rubber Pin Box Wedge Kits. The pin boxes may have been equipped with bolts 1-3/4" in length when they should be equipped with 2" long bolts.

Consequence

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

Remedy

Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the bolts and replace them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began August 27, 2019. Owners may contact MORyde customer service at 1-574-293-1581 or Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-8954 (Flagstaff) or 1-260-499-2100 (Cherokee). Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1065.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

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

“The contact owns a 2020 Forest River Flagstaff. The contact stated that when he had inspected the RV spare tire prior to a trip, he noticed that the spare had a blister on the tread. The contact stated that the blister extends from the inner side of the tread to the outer and is approximately five…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Tires & Wheels · June 11, 2022

“The structure supporting the fresh water tank is insufficient to carry the weight when full of water. The 36 inch long support bars sag ~2 inches when the tank is full, and the tank itself sags another 1.5 inches between the bars. There have been numerous accounts of these tanks detaching and…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · April 14, 2024

“When forced to drive over a canvas tent bag, Due to traffic and road conditions. The tent bag wrapped around the drive shaft, ripped out the brake lines and the emergency brake lines damaged the master cylinder and damage the emergency brake mechanism in the cab of the RV. There should be…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · September 8, 2024

“The fabric side wall failed to keep my daughter safe as she slept in the camper. She fell out of the camper onto the hard, cold ground while she was sound asleep. She could have been seriously injured. The Velcro on the fabric was secured to the camper frame. ”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Body & Structure · June 16, 2023

“When forced to drive over a canvas tent bag, Due to traffic and road conditions. The tent bag wrapped around the drive shaft, ripped out the brake lines and the emergency brake lines damaged the master cylinder and damage the emergency brake mechanism in the cab of the RV. There should be…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes · September 8, 2024

2020 Forest River Flagstaff — common questions

Is the 2020 Forest River Flagstaff reliable?

The record is thin — 14 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 2 recalls should be verified as completed.

What are the most common 2020 Flagstaff problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are tires & wheels (5 complaints), other (5 complaints), transmission (2 complaints).

Does the 2020 Forest River Flagstaff have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns affecting the 2020 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.