| Issue ID | 1302636 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10888820 |
| Manufacurer | Forest River, Inc. |
| Brand | FOREST RIVER |
| Model | R-POD |
| Model Year | 2016 |
| File date | 29/06/16 |
| Component | TIRES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Unexpected tire failure; blowout occurred through the tread of the tire, instead of sidewall; sustained significant damage to the passenger side of vehicle, including a lost fender, bent framing, and loss of flooring material. Fender has been replaced, framing and flooring material has not been replaced. The brand name of tire is not listed as an option within the following categories on the following page (castle rock st). These tires which were purchased on the 2016 forestriver salem hemishphere lite have been replaced due to alarming reviews, being referred to as "chinabombs", and the manufacturing date being within the last months of 2014. Weight ratings and speed rating barely meet the dot standard for the gvwr of 14, 020lbs. The manufacture for "castle rock st" can not be located on the internet only wholesale dealers. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 1500 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | FLOWERY BRANCH, GA |
| VIN pattern | 4X4FSBN22GUXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
| Was part original equipment? | |
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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 | 70 |
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