2014 Forest River Flagstaff

Defect. Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2014 Rockwood and Flagstaff recreational vehicles manufactured June 26, 2014, to October 9, 2014, and equipped with the Chill Chaser option. In the affected vehicles, excessive foam insulation and/or loose wiring may touch the Chill Chaser heating element.

Risk. If the foam insulation or loose wiring contacts the heating element, there is an increased risk of fire.

Remedy. Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the foam insulation and wiring, making any necessary repair, free of charge. The recall began on March 17, 2015. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-2640. Forest River's number for this recall is SB111014.

Defect. Forest River is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Forest River models Blue Ridge, Cardinal, Cherokee, Columbus, EVO, Georgetown, Flagstaff, Forester, Lexington, Puma, Rockwood, Sabre, Salem, Sandpiper, Sandstorm, Sierra, Stealth, Sunseeker, Wildcat, Wildwood, Work and Play and XLR; Coachmen models Brookstone, Catalina, Chaparral, Concord, Encounter, Freedom Express, Freelander, Leprechaun, Mirada, Pursuit, and Sportcoach; Prime Time models Avenger, Crusader, Lacrosse, Saniber, and Tracer; Palomino model Maverick Truck Camper; Cargo Mate model Eliminator and Shasta models Revere, Phoenix recreational vehicles manufactured from February 13, 2013, through April 18, 2013. Due to a design change in the power awning motor assembly, the motor assembly screws may unknowingly shear.

Risk. If the motor assembly screws shear, it is possible that the awning can unfurl unexpectedly, either while the vehicle is at rest or while in transit, increasing the risk of personal injury or a vehicle crash.

Remedy. Forest River will notify owners and Dometic staff will replace the affected motors with motors of a different design. The safety recall began on July 29, 2013. Owners may contact Forest River at 1-574-389-4600 or Dometic at 1-888-447-0003 for more information. Owners are being instructed not to drive their vehicle until repairs can be performed.

I JUST NOTICED THAT MY FIFTH WHEEL TRAILER CAME WITH C LOAD RATED TIRES. RATED AT 2150# AT 50 PSI FOR A TOTAL OF 8600#. MY TRAILER DRY WEIGHT IS 8273 # AND CARGO MAX OF 1241 # (THIS DATA IS ON OFFICIAL PLAQUE ON SIDE OF TRAILER) FOR 9514 # OR 914# OVER THE TIRE MAX RATING. I WILL BE REPLACING THESE BEFORE MY NEXT TRIP.

TL- THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FOREST RIVER FLAGSTAFF. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE BEING TOWED BY ANOTHER VEHICLE, THE VEHICLE WAS NOT STEADY AND SWAYED. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT THE TIRE CLEARANCE WAS BEING EXPOSED TO THE AXLES, WHICH MAY CAUSE THE AXLES TO FRACTURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 13V554000 (SUSPENSION, TIRES). THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. DJR UPDATED 09/02/14*LJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE TIRE CLEARANCE WAS 1 3/8 INC FROM THE TOP OF THE TIRE TO THE BOTTOM OF THE TRAILER. THE TIRE LEFT RUB MARKS. UPDATED 09/15/2014 *JS