| Issue ID | 854174 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10396715 |
| Manufacurer | FOREST RIVER, INC. |
| Brand | FOREST RIVER |
| Model | SALEM |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 26/02/11 |
| Component | TIRES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Purchased a 2008 flagstaff trailer model 31fkbbs in june 2009. Have had three tire blow outs one each in october 2009, july 2010, and feb 2011 and a wheel bearing failure possibly caused by last blow out in feb 2011. Unable to tow trailer in excess of 45 mph because of tire problem. After last tire blowout tire dealer pointed out data on trailer states tires should be st225/75r15 load rande d vs. St205r/7515 tires that came on trailer. Over $3000 in tires and repair cost. Dealer claims that forrest river supplied incorrect tires. Have one of the blown out tires and receipts for the repairs to the trailer and tire replacement. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 510 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | DERIDDER, LA |
| VIN pattern | 4X4TFLG2581XXXXXX |
| 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 | 55 |
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