Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 12V543000

Wheels

FOREST RIVER, INC. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2012-11-23.

Recall campaignNHTSA 12V543000

Wheels

Component
Wheels
Manufacturer
FOREST RIVER, INC.
Vehicles affected
2,200
Reported to NHTSA
2012-11-23
Owners notified
2013-01-10

Defect description

Forest River is recalling certain model 2011 and 2012 trailers manufactured from August 11, 2011, through April 11, 2012, equipped with Carlisle Toy Hauler series trailer wheels. These wheels were manufactured with machine dimensions for the application of a center cap and the application of steel lug inserts that were not controlled to the required specifications. As a result, the wheel may not be tightened to the proper torque during the mounting process.

Safety risk

If the wheels are not tightened to the proper torque, the wheels could loosen, leading to wheel separation, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash. A detached wheel also becomes a road hazard.

Manufacturer remedy

Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wheels free of charge. The recall began on January 10, 2013. Owners may contact Forest River at 1-574-389-4600.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Scope of coverage

46 model years across 24 models.

ModelYears on record
CARGO MATE Blazer2012 2011
CARGO MATE Cargo Mate2012 2011
CARGO MATE Ecomony Hauler2012
CARGO MATE Econo Hauler2012 2011
CARGO MATE Economy Hauler2011
CARGO MATE Eliminator2012 2011
CARGO MATE Multiple Purpose Trailer2012 2011
CARGO MATE Qualifier2012 2011
CARGO MATE Snowbird2012 2011
CARGO MATE SS Series2012 2011
CARGO MATE Travel Companion2012 2011
CONTINENTAL CARGO Auto Master2012 2011
CONTINENTAL CARGO Auto Plus2012 2011
CONTINENTAL CARGO Continental Cargo2012 2011
CONTINENTAL CARGO Junior Automaster2012 2011
CONTINENTAL CARGO RS Series2012 2011
CONTINENTAL CARGO Tailwind2012 2011
CONTINENTAL CARGO Value Hauler2012 2011
RANCE ALUMINUM TRAILER Lightning2012 2011
RANCE ALUMINUM TRAILER LOW Rider2012 2011
RANCE ALUMINUM TRAILER Outlaw2012 2011
RANCE ALUMINUM TRAILER Ranger2012 2011
RANCE ALUMINUM TRAILER V-LOW2012 2011
ROCKPORT Work N TOW2012 2011

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.