WheelsRecall 12V-543 · Cargo Mate and Continental Cargo vehicles
FOREST RIVER, INC. recall 12V-543 covers 2,200 Cargo Mate and Continental Cargo vehicles for a wheels problem, reported to NHTSA on November 23, 2012.
Source: NHTSA recall 12V543000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
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.
The 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.
The fix
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.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from August 4, 2011 to April 11, 2012. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.
The investigation behind this recall
- Carlisle Wheel SeparationNHTSA