2008 FOREST RIVER CARGO MATE
1 recalls, 6 complaints
15V390000 Jun 19, 2015
SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2013 XLR and Vengeance, 2010 Sandpiper, 2004 Auto Plus, 2008 Cargo Mate and 2015-2016 Hydra-Lift trailers. In the affected trailers, the studs that are used to attach the wheels to the axle hubs may break.
Consequence
If the wheel studs break, the wheel could detach from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace any affected wheel hub, free of charge. The recall began on July 8, 2015. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-534-3167. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-05282015-0042.
Complaint Statistics
6 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SUSPENSION | 2 |
| POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY | 1 |
| SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE | 1 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 1 |
| WHEELS | 1 |
WHEELS
Oct 27, 2015
Incident date: Oct 18, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FOREST RIVER CARGO MATE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE WHEEL STUD FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V390000 (SUSPENSION). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILU... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Nov 18, 2014
Incident date: Jun 30, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FOREST RIVER WORK AND PLAY TRAILER (NA). THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN IT RAINED, WATER LEAKED INSIDE OF THE TRAILER THROUGH ALL OF THE SIDEWALLS. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ONLY DURING INCLEMENT WEATHER. THE VEHICLE WAS SHIPPED TO THE DEALER WHO STATED THAT ALL OF THE SIDEWALLS... Read more
SUSPENSION
Feb 11, 2013
Incident date: Feb 10, 2009
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FOREST RIVER CARGO MATE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TIRES ON HER VEHICLE BLEW OUT. THE RV WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC WHO ADVISED THAT THE AXLES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS REPAIRED ON TWO OCCASIONS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE ... Read more
SUSPENSION
Mar 12, 2012
Incident date: Oct 7, 2009
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FOREST RIVER CARGO MATE TRAILER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AXLES WERE DEFECTIVE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHO VERIFIED THE FAILURE AND ADVISED THAT THE AXLES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE WHO DID NOT OFFER ANY ASS... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
Aug 28, 2009
Incident date: Nov 5, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FOREST RIVER CARGO MATE RV. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH HE NOTICED THAT HIS LEFT CENTER TIRE FAILED. THE CONTACT REPAIRED THE CENTER TIRE; HOWEVER, THE AXLE FAILED AND CAUSED ANOTHER TIRE BLOW OUT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL REPAIR FACILITY AND THE MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT ... Read more
SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE
Aug 28, 2009
Incident date: Nov 5, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FOREST RIVER CARGO MATE RV. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH HE NOTICED THAT HIS LEFT CENTER TIRE FAILED. THE CONTACT REPAIRED THE CENTER TIRE; HOWEVER, THE AXLE FAILED AND CAUSED ANOTHER TIRE BLOW OUT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL REPAIR FACILITY AND THE MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT ... Read more
FOREST RIVER CARGO MATE - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the FOREST RIVER CARGO MATE across all model years (2008, 2022).
5
Total Recalls
9
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
0
Reported Crashes
0
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths