The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·19V827000·Announced 2019-11-19

Forest River Recalls 2020 Flagstaff Trailers Due to Tire Clearance Issue

Forest River is recalling 2020 Flagstaff and Rockwood trailers because improper tire clearance may cause tire failure and loss of vehicle control.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (tire clearance) that can lead to tire failure and loss of vehicle control, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a Severe (4) rating.

Plain-English summary

Forest River, Inc. is recalling certain 2020 Rockwood RLF8298KS and Flagstaff FLF8529RLS recreational trailers. The recall addresses a defect involving improper tire clearance, which may allow the tire to contact the steel chassis outrigger. This contact can possibly result in tire failure.

Tire failure can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. The recall began on December 10, 2019. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-8954, or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a new outrigger to achieve proper tire clearance. Damaged tires will be replaced free of charge. Forest River's number for this recall is 10C-1116.

The recalled product

Product
FOREST RIVER FLAGSTAFF
Brand
FOREST RIVER
Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Recreational Trailer
Hazard
Affected units
9

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • FLAGSTAFF

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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