| Issue ID | 604609 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10169932 |
| Manufacurer | FOREST RIVER, INC. |
| Brand | FOREST RIVER |
| Model | TRAVEL TRAILER |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 26/08/06 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Noticed unusual worn tires, brought into dealer for inspection, dealer said the axles were defective. Causing excess ware on the mounting hardware and tires. If i had not taken the trailer into the dealer, the axles could have broken loose from the frame and caused an accident. Still fighting with alko to see if they will cover the cost of repairs. Two axles are defective. *nm |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | |
| Number of Occurences | 2 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | GLADSTONE, MI |
| VIN pattern | 4X4FSMC244JXXXXXX |
| 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 | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 17/02/04 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| DoT tire identifier | |
| Tire size | |
| Location of tire code | |
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| Was defective tire repaired? | |
| Date of manufacture | |
| Type of child seat code | |
| Type of restraint | |
| Dealer's name | HILLTOP R.V. SUPERSTORE |
| Dealer's telephone number | 906 786 7986 |
| Dealer's city | ESCANABA |
| Dealer's state code | MI |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 49829 |