Cargo Mate, Continental Cargo, Rance Aluminum Trailer 2011–2012 Wheels recall

Recalled November 23, 2012 · NHTSA recall 12V543000 · Cargo Mate

Hazard

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.

Units

2,200 units

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.

What to do

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.

Product

Cargo Mate AUTO MASTER · Cargo Mate AUTO PLUS · Cargo Mate BLAZER · Cargo Mate CARGO MATE · Cargo Mate CONTINENTAL CARGO · Cargo Mate ECOMONY HAULER · Cargo Mate ECONO HAULER · Cargo Mate ECONOMY HAULER · Cargo Mate ELIMINATOR · Cargo Mate JUNIOR AUTOMASTER · Cargo Mate LIGHTNING · Cargo Mate LOW RIDER · Cargo Mate MULTIPLE PURPOSE TRAILER · Cargo Mate OUTLAW · Cargo Mate QUALIFIER · Cargo Mate RANGER · Cargo Mate RS SERIES · Cargo Mate SNOWBIRD · Cargo Mate SS SERIES · Cargo Mate TAILWIND · Cargo Mate TRAVEL COMPANION · Cargo Mate V-LOW · Cargo Mate VALUE HAULER · Cargo Mate WORK N TOW

Manufacturer(s)

Forest River, Inc.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →