| Issue ID | 736903 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10282056 |
| Manufacurer | FOREST RIVER, INC. |
| Brand | FOREST RIVER |
| Model | CARGO MATE |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 05/11/08 |
| Component | SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | 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 three of the axle arms were bent. The manufacturer stated that the contact would be responsible for the repair cost. The contact advised the manufacturer that he was not wiling to purchase the same axle that has caused the failure; however, the manufacturer confirmed that the replacement axle has to be the same as the original axle. The vehicle has not been repaired. The current mileage is 26,000. Updated 10/06/09 *bf the consumer stated all 6 tires were wearing on the inside. Updated 10/09/09 |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | |
| Number of Occurences | 6 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | KITTS HILL, OH |
| VIN pattern | 5NHUEL9388NXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | |
| No. of fatalities | |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | |
| Drive train type | |
| Transmission type | |
| Vehicle speed | 65 |
| DoT tire identifier | |
| Tire size | |
| Location of tire code | |
| Type of tire failure code | |
| Was defective tire repaired? | |
| Date of manufacture | |
| Type of child seat code | |
| Type of restraint | |
| Dealer's name | GOODYEAR |
| Dealer's telephone number | 229-439-2285 |
| Dealer's city | ALBANY |
| Dealer's state code | GA |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 31701 |