The 2012 Forest River Flagstaff has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 721 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the tires. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
TIRES13V5540002013-11-07721 affected
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.
Complaints by component
TIRES
4
STRUCTURE:BODY
2
STEERING
1
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1
Total complaints8
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“Tl* the contact owns a 2012 forest river flagstaff rv equipped with american pacific gladiator (na) tires, size: 225/75/r15 (na). While driving approximately 55 mph, the front passenger side tire blew out. In addition, the contact observed that the rear driver side tire blew out. The tires were…”
“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…”
“Two tires blew out approximately 100 miles apart. First tire damaged wiring and body of 5th wheel. Tires were class c. Sams and goodyear stated these tires were under rated for the weight of this vehicle. All four tires were replaced with e rated trailer tires. *tr”
“Two tires blew out approximately 100 miles apart. First tire damaged wiring and body of 5th wheel. Tires were class c. Sams and goodyear stated these tires were under rated for the weight of this vehicle. All four tires were replaced with e rated trailer tires. *tr”
“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…”
“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…”
“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…”
“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…”
Defect investigations
InvestigationRQ14004 Opened 2014-09-10 · closed 2015-07-09
Trailer tire may contact floor
ODI opened RQ14-004 based on 3 Vehicle Owner Questionnaires (VOQs) which reported a condition similar to recall 13V-554.This recall addressed insufficient clearance between the tire and trailer floor.The condition was due to a frame supplier change which resulted in reduced clearance between the top of the tire and…
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2012 Forest River Flagstaff as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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