NHTSA safety recall

Recall 12V543000

Wheels — Cargo Mate, Continental Cargo, Rance Aluminum Trailer and others · reported 23 Nov 2012 · 2,200 vehicles potentially affected

What's wrong

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.

NHTSA campaign
12V543000
Filed by
Forest River, Inc.
Report received
23 Nov 2012
Owners notified
10 Jan 2013
Potentially affected
2,200

Vehicles covered by this recall

Whether a particular car is affected and still unrepaired depends on its VIN — a model year being listed does not mean every car of that year is included. Check any VIN free on CarLogs, or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

2011 Cargo Mate Blazer 2012 Cargo Mate Blazer 2011 Cargo Mate Cargo Mate 2012 Cargo Mate Cargo Mate 2012 Cargo Mate Ecomony Hauler 2011 Cargo Mate Econo Hauler 2012 Cargo Mate Econo Hauler 2011 Cargo Mate Economy Hauler 2011 Cargo Mate Eliminator 2012 Cargo Mate Eliminator 2011 Cargo Mate Multiple Purpose Trailer 2012 Cargo Mate Multiple Purpose Trailer 2011 Cargo Mate Qualifier 2012 Cargo Mate Qualifier 2011 Cargo Mate Snowbird 2012 Cargo Mate Snowbird 2011 Cargo Mate Ss Series 2012 Cargo Mate Ss Series 2011 Cargo Mate Travel Companion 2012 Cargo Mate Travel Companion 2011 Continental Cargo Auto Master 2012 Continental Cargo Auto Master 2011 Continental Cargo Auto Plus 2012 Continental Cargo Auto Plus 2011 Continental Cargo Continental Cargo 2012 Continental Cargo Continental Cargo 2011 Continental Cargo Junior Automaster 2012 Continental Cargo Junior Automaster 2011 Continental Cargo Rs Series 2012 Continental Cargo Rs Series 2011 Continental Cargo Tailwind 2012 Continental Cargo Tailwind 2011 Continental Cargo Value Hauler 2012 Continental Cargo Value Hauler 2011 Rance Aluminum Trailer Lightning 2012 Rance Aluminum Trailer Lightning 2011 Rance Aluminum Trailer Low Rider 2012 Rance Aluminum Trailer Low Rider 2011 Rance Aluminum Trailer Outlaw 2012 Rance Aluminum Trailer Outlaw 2011 Rance Aluminum Trailer Ranger 2012 Rance Aluminum Trailer Ranger 2011 Rance Aluminum Trailer V-low 2012 Rance Aluminum Trailer V-low 2011 Rockport Work N Tow 2012 Rockport Work N Tow

Is this car's recall fixed?

Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer, for the life of the vehicle. A CarLogs report shows the recall status for a specific VIN as reported by the manufacturer — whether it's open or repaired, and whether the fix is available yet.

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