2005 Forest River Flagstaff recalls and problems

The 2005 Forest River Flagstaff has 2 safety recalls and 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Forest River dealer.

Recalls
2
Complaints
5
Crashes / fires
1 / 1
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2005 Forest River Flagstaff vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2005 Forest River Flagstaff recalls

Recall 10V-454: Equipment

Reported Oct 1, 2010 · 2,207 vehicles affected · FOREST RIVER, INC.

Problem: Forest river is recalling certain recreational vehicles equipped with dimplex electraflame, symphony, or optiflame branded electric fireplaces, stoves, and fireplace inserts. The plug in remote control receiver for the fireplace can overheat.

Risk: An overheated receiver could cause a fire.

Fix: Forest river is working with dimplex and dimplex will provide owners a free replacement plug-in remote control kit. The safety recall began on january 28, 2011. Owners may contact dimplex north america customer service at 1-888-346-7539.

Recall 08V-346: Equipment

Reported Jul 7, 2008 · 107,417 vehicles affected · FOREST RIVER, INC.

Problem: Forest river is recalling certain my 2003-2006 motor homes, fifth wheel and travel trailers equipped with a two-door refrigerator manufactured by the dometic corporation. The refrigerator 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.

Risk: If this solution is exposed to an ignition source under certain specific circumstances, it can result in a vehicle fire.

Fix: Forest river is working with dometic to repair these refrigerators (Please see 08e032). 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 the owner 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.

2005 Forest River Flagstaff problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Electrical System2
Tires1
Power Train1
Engine and Engine Cooling1
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1
Exterior Lighting1
Structure1
Fuel System, Other1
Equipment1

Most reported parts

  • Electrical System › Wiring — 1
  • Tires › Tread/Belt — 1
  • Power Train › Driveline › Driveshaft — 1
  • Engine and Engine Cooling › Exhaust System › Emission Control › Crankcase (Pcv) — 1
  • Exterior Lighting › Headlights › High/Low Beam Dimmer Switch — 1
  • Fuel System, Other › Delivery › Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings — 1
  • Equipment › Recreational Vehicle/Trailer — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 13,400 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2005 Forest River Flagstaff complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Fuel System, Other · at 13,000 miles · reported Dec 6, 2007
The contact owns a 2005 (Na) forest river lexington gts. The propane line is rubbing against a bulge in the rear suspension. As a result, one of the fittings failed and propane is leaking from the vehicle. The contact has not taken the vehicle to the dealer or a mechanic and it has not been repaired. The VIN lists the vehicle as a 2005 chevrolet g3500 express cutaway/rv. The current and failure mileages were 13,000.
Power Train · at 25,000 miles · reported May 1, 2007
The contact owns a 2005 forest river flagstaff sunseeker. The contact complained about tires and brake system failures. While driving between 40-50 MPH, she felt a vibration which originated from the driveshaft. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who then sent it to the company, who determined that the failure was the crank shaft sensor. The dealer refused to perform the repair because the sensor was altered by the manufacturer. The vehicle was not included in any recalls. The failure first occurred five days after the vehicle was purchased. The current mileage is 25,820 , and failure…
Tires · reported Jul 3, 2006
The incident was a tread separation on a fifth wheel camping trailer. I had been traveling on a highway and the felt a bump. I stopped to investigate and found that the tread separated on one of 4 tires on the trailer. The tires had about 8000 miles on them. Some damage was done to the underside of the trailer. I put on the spare and proceeded home. Kenda, the tire manufacturer is not listed on your site.
Electrical System · at 13,400 miles · reported Aug 30, 2005
Dt: 2005 forest river flag staff 831bhss. The wiring caught on fire, causing the electrical brakes to lock. The trailer and the vehicle 2004 gmc, yukon flipped over. The brake wires were exposed because there was no protective covering on them. Consumer was driving at 60 MPH when this occurred. There were no other vehicles damaged. There was a report to the police and witness to this incident. Insurance agency said that it was due to faulty wiring. The elecrical wiring for the brake system rubbed on the metal crossbar, cut through the wiring and shorting out the braking system which then…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 Forest River Flagstaff have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2005 Forest River Flagstaff: 10V-454 (equipment), 08V-346 (equipment). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2005 Forest River Flagstaff?

Owners report electrical system problems most often (2 reports), followed by tires (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 13,400 miles.

Are Forest River recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Forest River dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.