2007 Forest River Flagstaff problems: recalls, complaints and what to check
NHTSA has 2 recalls and 2 owner complaints on file for the 2007 Forest River Flagstaff. Here is what they are, what a technician checks for each kind of fault, and how to look one over before you buy it.
Other: 2 recalls, 1 complaint
Recall 10V454000 (01/10/2010): EQUIPMENT
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.
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 07V514000 (05/11/2007): EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:WINCH
ON CERTAIN FOLDING CAMPING TRAILERS (FCT) EQUIPPED WITH A POWER WINCH UNIT, MODEL P55000, BUILT BY CAREFREE OF COLORADO, AN INCORRECT MATERIAL WAS USED IN THE MANUFACTURE OF THE CABLE SHAFTS ON SOME OF THESE POWER WINCH UNITS. UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES WHILE THE FOLDING CAMPING TRAILER TOP IS BEING LIFTED, IF THE WINCH IS PLACED INTO A STALL CONDITION, THE CABLE SHAFT MAY BREAK PRIOR TO THE FUSE OR CIRCUIT BREAKER TRIPPING.
Fix: FOREST RIVER IS WORKING WITH CAREFREE OF COLORADO AND WILL INSTALL NEW CABLE SHAFTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 12, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CAREFREE OF COLORADO AT 1-800-621-2617 OR FOREST RIVER AT 574-389-4615.
Structure, roof and leaks: 1 complaint
What a tech checks: Roof sealant, seams, window and slide seals, and the frame. Water intrusion shows up as delamination, soft floors and stained ceilings months after the leak started. Before you buy: Press the sidewalls and walk the floor; look at every seam and seal.
Roof, leaks and body lessons · Seals and leaks guide
What owners reported to NHTSA
05/14/2009, EQUIPMENT: CONSUMER IS REQUESTING THAT 2007 FOREST RIVER FLAGSTAFF TENT CAMPER MODEL 206ST BE RECALLED FOR FAILURE OF THE LIFT SYSTEM. *NJ THE CONSUMER DIDN'T UNDERSTAND WHY A BATTERY WAS REQUIRED TO OPERATE AN ELECTRIC WINCH. THE BATTERY ON THE CAMPER WAS IN A VINYL BOX WHICH SAT ON THE TONGUE OF THE CAMPER AND NOT BOLTED DOWN. AFTER GOING OVER ROAD CONSTRUCTION ON A CAMPING TRIP, THE BATTERY IN THE BOX FELL OFF AND WAS DRAG
04/17/2015, STRUCTURE: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FOREST RIVER FLAGSTAFF. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A FORMALDEHYDE ODOR COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE FAILURE WAS UNABLE TO BE DETERMINED. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED FOR HIS SAFETY. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Looking at a 2007 Forest River Flagstaff?
The Buyer's Check walks you through it on your phone: what to ask, the outside walk-around, water damage, every system on every power source, with the recalls above built in. You get a report that says what's a walk-away and what to negotiate on.
Checked against NHTSA 2026-10-23. Recall repairs are free at an authorized dealer. Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA and are not verified.