Vehicle Make / Model: CARGO MATE / BLAZER CARGO MATE / CARGO MATE CARGO MATE / ECOMONY HAULER CARGO MATE / ECONO HAULER CARGO MATE / ECONOMY HAULER CARGO MATE / ELIMINATOR CARGO MATE / MULTIPLE PURPOSE TRAILER CARGO MATE / QUALIFIER CARGO MATE / SNOWBIRD CARGO MATE / SS SERIES CARGO MATE / TRAVEL COMPANION CONTINENTAL CARGO / AUTO MASTER CONTINENTAL CARGO / AUTO PLUS CONTINENTAL CARGO / CONTINENTAL CARGO CONTINENTAL CARGO / JUNIOR AUTOMASTER CONTINENTAL CARGO / RS SERIES CONTINENTAL CARGO / TAILWIND CONTINENTAL CARGO / VALUE HAULER RANCE ALUMINUM TRAILER / LIGHTNING RANCE ALUMINUM TRAILER / LOW RIDER RANCE ALUMINUM TRAILER / OUTLAW RANCE ALUMINUM TRAILER / RANGER RANCE ALUMINUM TRAILER / V-LOW ROCKPORT / WORK N TOW |
Model Year(s): 2011-2012 2011-2012 2012 2011-2012 2011 2011-2012 2011-2012 2011-2012 2011-2012 2011-2012 2011-2012 2011-2012 2011-2012 2011-2012 2011-2012 2011-2012 2011-2012 2011-2012 2011-2012 2011-2012 2011-2012 2011-2012 2011-2012 2011-2012 |
Manufacturer: FOREST RIVER, INC.
Report Receipt Date: NOV 23, 2012
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V543000
NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: WHEELS
Potential Number of Units Affected: 2,200
Summary:
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.
Consequence:
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.
Remedy:
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wheels free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during December 2012. Owners may contact Forest River at 1-574-389-4600.
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