| Issue ID | 796091 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10336327 |
| Manufacurer | FOREST RIVER, INC. |
| Brand | FOREST RIVER |
| Model | G2 SILVERBACK |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| File date | 14/06/10 |
| Component | SUSPENSION |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | We have a 2010 silverback 30wre 5th wheel trailer. This was only our second outing - having a maximum of 300 miles on it. While driving down the road, someone noticed a problem with our tire - - -what really happened was that the nut holding the wheel bearings on came loose on both axles on the drivers side - back axle tire almost came all the way off - we lost in transit both bearings, races, and brakes were gone, the rim and shaft are both torn off. We were lucky we hadn't gotten to the highway yet! I hate to think what would have happened at rush hour in denver, co traffic. Nylon locknuts nearly melted off and clearly can't hold the weight- - why don't they use castle nuts and cotter pins? Cheap stuff could have cost someone their lives on the highway. Trailer has not been pulled with full tanks - 1/4 tank full. We were well below recommended weight limits. We also question proper titling of our vehicle since title says its a 2010. Floor plan, design, etc. Match 2009. Please help. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 300 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | AURORA, CO |
| VIN pattern | 4X4FCRF20ASXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 35 |
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