Transport Canada runs its own recall programme. Its campaigns do not always
mirror the American ones, so a Canadian owner reading a US-only list is
reading about a different car than the one on their driveway.
2022 Forest River Flagstaff
Recall 2022415
1 Aug 2022
36 units in Canada
Brakes
Issue: On certain RV trailers, the axle may have been installed backwards. As a result, the trailer brakes may not work properly. This can cause increased stopping distances and make your vehicle unstable while braking. Safety Risk: Trailer brakes that don't work can increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Forest River will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your trailer to a dealership to inspect the installation of the axle. The axle will be reinstalled correctly, if necessary.
2022 Forest River Flagstaff
Recall 2022368
8 Jul 2022
6,198 units in Canada
Accessories
Issue: On certain RV trailers and motorhomes, the fabric for the patio awning may not be properly attached. As a result, the awning could detach and fall from the vehicle. Safety Risk: An awning that falls from the vehicle could create a risk of injury. An awning that falls from a moving vehicle could create road hazard for others and increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Forest River will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect the fabric roll on the awning. It will be repaired or replaced, as necessary.
2022 Forest River Flagstaff
Recall 2022181
13 Apr 2022
9,716 units in Canada
Accessories
Issue: On certain RV trailers and motorhomes, the quick disconnect fittings for the propane (LP) gas system may be defective. As a result, the fittings could crack and leak propane. Safety Risk: A propane gas leak could create the risk of a fire or explosion. Corrective Actions: Forest River will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your RV trailer or motorhome to a dealership to replace the quick disconnect fittings on the propane system and perform a leak test.
2021 Forest River Flagstaff
Recall 2022181
13 Apr 2022
9,716 units in Canada
Accessories
Issue: On certain RV trailers and motorhomes, the quick disconnect fittings for the propane (LP) gas system may be defective. As a result, the fittings could crack and leak propane. Safety Risk: A propane gas leak could create the risk of a fire or explosion. Corrective Actions: Forest River will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your RV trailer or motorhome to a dealership to replace the quick disconnect fittings on the propane system and perform a leak test.
2021 Forest River Flagstaff
Recall 2021201
5 Apr 2021
61 units in Canada
Structure
Issue: Certain fifth wheel RV trailers may have been built with a pin box rated for 4536 kg (10,000 lb.), when they should have one that is rated for 7257 kg (16,000 lb.). As a result, the pin box could be overloaded and fail. Safety Risk: A pin box that fails could cause a trailer to detach from the tow vehicle and increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Forest River will notify owners by mail and instruct you to send them a picture of the pin box on your trailer. Forest River will review the photograph and advise you if the pin box requires replacement. You will be given the option of using a mobile repair service or taking the trailer to a dealer to replace it.
2020 Forest River Flagstaff
Recall 2020285
25 Jun 2020
106 units in Canada
Structure
Issue: On certain travel trailers or motorhomes equipped with frameless windows, the glass may not be properly attached to the metal hinges. As a result, the glass could separate from the hinge and fall from the trailer. Safety Risk: A window that detaches from the trailer could create a road hazard for others and increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Forest river will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your travel trailer or motorhome to a dealer to inspect the adhesive bonding on the window glass. Dealers will replace the glass, if necessary.
2019 Forest River Flagstaff
Recall 2019059
8 Feb 2019
13 units in Canada
Structure
Issue: On certain travel trailers, the latches that hold the front, rear and side bunks closed could fail. This could cause the bunks to open while the trailer is in motion. Safety Risk: If the bunks open during transit, a change in trailer handling could create an increased risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: The company will notify owners by mail. Owners will be instructed to take their vehicle to a dealer to have improved latch fasteners installed.
2019 Forest River Flagstaff
Recall 2019048
4 Feb 2019
272 units in Canada
Electrical
Issue: On certain travel trailers, the breakaway safety switch may not be properly wired. If the house battery switch is turned off, the breakaway switch will lose power. If the trailer separates from a tow vehicle, the trailer brakes would not self-apply. Safety Risk: If the trailer breakaway switch does not work properly, there could be an increased risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: The company will notify owners by mail. Owners will be instructed to take their vehicle to a dealer to install a new wiring harness for the breakaway safety switch.
2019 Forest River Flagstaff
Recall 2018531
25 Sep 2018
128 units in Canada
Brakes
On certain travel trailers, the brake mounting flange may have been incorrectly installed during the axle manufacturing process. This could cause the brakes to fail prematurely, resulting in longer braking distances and increasing the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will inspect and replace the affected axles or hubs as necessary.
2018 Forest River Flagstaff
Recall 2018376
16 Jul 2018
30 units in Canada
Suspension
On certain travel trailers, the inner bearings on the axle may be incorrect and could seize. This could result in a wheel lock-up and increased drag on the tow vehicle, which could affect vehicle handling and increase the risk a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will replace the inner bearings.
2019 Forest River Flagstaff
Recall 2018376
16 Jul 2018
30 units in Canada
Suspension
On certain travel trailers, the inner bearings on the axle may be incorrect and could seize. This could result in a wheel lock-up and increased drag on the tow vehicle, which could affect vehicle handling and increase the risk a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will replace the inner bearings.
2017 Forest River Flagstaff
Recall 2017512
20 Oct 2017
4 units in Canada
Tires
On certain travel trailers, the slide room arm may not have enough clearance from the driver side front tire. Under certain circumstances, the tire could come in contact with the slide mounting head, which could lead to tire failure resulting in a loss of vehicle control increasing the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will install a lift kit between the axle(s) and the chassis in order to elevate the slide room away from the tire.
2017 Forest River Flagstaff
Recall 2017139
14 Mar 2017
7 units in Canada
Structure
On certain travel trailers, the slide room mounting bracket may not ensure adequate clearance of the slide mounting head from the tread of the drivers’ side front tire. If the vehicle is not pulled level, or the suspension is loaded unequally, there is a risk the tire will contact the slide mounting head, which could cause rapid air loss and/or tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash causing injury and/or property damage. Correction: Dealers will install a new slide mounting bracket to ensure proper clearance from the driver’s side front tire
2014 Forest River Flagstaff
Recall 2015084
25 Feb 2015
3 units in Canada
Electrical
Certain travel trailers equipped with the Chill Chaser option may have been manufactured with loose wiring and/or excessive insulating foam around the opening of the Chill Chaser's heating element. If the foam insulation or wiring were to come into contact with the heating element, it could melt, and could potentially result in a fire causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will inspect and ensure that the foam insulation and wiring are secured away from the heating element.
2013 Forest River Flagstaff
Recall 2014003
9 Jan 2014
123 units in Canada
Suspension
On certain model travel trailers, the tires may have inadequate clearance with the trailer floor and may be damaged when travelling over large bumps or pot holes if the trailer is loaded to the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR). This could result in a blow out which could lead to a crash, resulting in injury and/or property damage. Correction: Dealers will install a lift kit between the frame and the axle mounting brackets to increase clearance between the tires and floor.
2012 Forest River Flagstaff
Recall 2014003
9 Jan 2014
123 units in Canada
Suspension
On certain model travel trailers, the tires may have inadequate clearance with the trailer floor and may be damaged when travelling over large bumps or pot holes if the trailer is loaded to the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR). This could result in a blow out which could lead to a crash, resulting in injury and/or property damage. Correction: Dealers will install a lift kit between the frame and the axle mounting brackets to increase clearance between the tires and floor.
2007 Forest River Flagstaff
Recall 2013422
27 Nov 2013
106 units in Canada
Label
On certain travel trailers, the Certification label and the Tire and Loading Information label do not contain correct tire pressure information. The labels incorrectly indicate the tires ST225/75R15C, be inflated to a pressure of 65 psi, but instead should read 50 psi. Improper tire pressure can lead to tire failure which, in turn, can result in a crash causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Updated labels will be mailed dealers or to owners of affected vehicles, along with instructions for proper installation.
2008 Forest River Flagstaff
Recall 2013422
27 Nov 2013
106 units in Canada
Label
On certain travel trailers, the Certification label and the Tire and Loading Information label do not contain correct tire pressure information. The labels incorrectly indicate the tires ST225/75R15C, be inflated to a pressure of 65 psi, but instead should read 50 psi. Improper tire pressure can lead to tire failure which, in turn, can result in a crash causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Updated labels will be mailed dealers or to owners of affected vehicles, along with instructions for proper installation.
2013 Forest River Flagstaff
Recall 2013147
2 May 2013
9,526 units in Canada
Other
On certain fifth wheels, travel trailers and motorhomes, the electrical motor for the awning could become damaged, allowing the awning to unfurl unexpectedly. As a result, the awning could strike another vehicle, a stationary object, or a bystander, causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Dealers will replace the awning motor.
2014 Forest River Flagstaff
Recall 2013147
2 May 2013
9,526 units in Canada
Other
On certain fifth wheels, travel trailers and motorhomes, the electrical motor for the awning could become damaged, allowing the awning to unfurl unexpectedly. As a result, the awning could strike another vehicle, a stationary object, or a bystander, causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Dealers will replace the awning motor.
2007 Forest River Flagstaff
Recall 2010327
1 Oct 2010
465 units in Canada
Accessories
On certain motorhomes, fifth wheel and travel trailers, the plug-in remote control receiver used to operate the Dimplex electric fireplace or electric stove may overheat. This could result in a vehicle fire causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Owners are advised to contact Dimplex at 1-888-346-7539 for information regarding unit replacement. In the meantime, the remote control receiver should be unplugged from the electrical outlet to prevent the risk of fire.
2005 Forest River Flagstaff
Recall 2010327
1 Oct 2010
465 units in Canada
Accessories
On certain motorhomes, fifth wheel and travel trailers, the plug-in remote control receiver used to operate the Dimplex electric fireplace or electric stove may overheat. This could result in a vehicle fire causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Owners are advised to contact Dimplex at 1-888-346-7539 for information regarding unit replacement. In the meantime, the remote control receiver should be unplugged from the electrical outlet to prevent the risk of fire.
2004 Forest River Flagstaff
Recall 2008230
27 Jun 2008
140,265 units in Canada
Other
On certain motorhomes, conventional travel trailers and fifth wheel travel trailers equipped with a Dometic Corporation refrigerator, a fatigue crack can develop in the boiler tube. This could allow the release of pressurized coolant solution into an area where an ignition source is present, which could result in a fire. Correction: Dealers will replace the refrigerator's boiler tube assembly.
2005 Forest River Flagstaff
Recall 2008230
27 Jun 2008
140,265 units in Canada
Other
On certain motorhomes, conventional travel trailers and fifth wheel travel trailers equipped with a Dometic Corporation refrigerator, a fatigue crack can develop in the boiler tube. This could allow the release of pressurized coolant solution into an area where an ignition source is present, which could result in a fire. Correction: Dealers will replace the refrigerator's boiler tube assembly.
2007 Forest River Flagstaff
Recall 2007399
11 Dec 2007
750 units in Canada
Other
On certain folding camping trailers, incorrect material was used in the manufacture of cable shafts within the power winch unit. If a shaft breaks, the roof could fall without warning into it's lowered position. This could result in personal injury and/or vehicle and property damage. Correction: Dealers will replace the cable shafts with updated versions.
2008 Forest River Flagstaff
Recall 2007399
11 Dec 2007
750 units in Canada
Other
On certain folding camping trailers, incorrect material was used in the manufacture of cable shafts within the power winch unit. If a shaft breaks, the roof could fall without warning into it's lowered position. This could result in personal injury and/or vehicle and property damage. Correction: Dealers will replace the cable shafts with updated versions.
Source: Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database.