repaired · 2017 Q2
Axle: non-powered axle assembly
Risk. If the wheel studs break, the wheel could detach from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
2008 Forest River Cargo MateProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 5 owner complaints about the 2008 Forest River Cargo Mate, most often about the suspension. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 15V-390 the manufacturer reports only 16% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 27, 2015. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2008 Forest River Cargo Mate has problems
5 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
3Suspension
1Power train
1Structure
1Wheels
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 3 | 0 |
| Power train | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2008 Forest River Cargo Mate recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Forest River.
Best & worst years
2008 vs. every other Cargo Mate year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Cargo Mate median. How we score
'08'19'20'21'22'23
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What Cargo Mate owners report
Recent suspension complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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…
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…
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…
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Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.