Recall 12V543000: 2011–2012 Cargo Mate Eliminator and 3 other models

Report received

Nov 23, 2012

Manufacturer

Forest river, inc.

Potentially affected

2,200vehicles

Model years

2011–2012

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Possible 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 began on January 10, 2013. Owners may contact Forest River at 1-574-389-4600.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2011 Cargo Mate Eliminator0 complaints
• 2012 Cargo Mate Eliminator0 complaints
• 2011 Continental Cargo Auto Plus0 complaints
• 2012 Continental Cargo Auto Plus0 complaints
• 2011 Continental Cargo Continental Cargo0 complaints
• 2012 Continental Cargo Continental Cargo0 complaints
• 2011 Rance Aluminum Trailer Lightning0 complaints
• 2012 Rance Aluminum Trailer Lightning0 complaints