| Issue ID | 637575 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10197369 |
| Manufacurer | FOREST RIVER, INC. |
| Brand | FOREST RIVER |
| Model | TRAVEL TRAILER |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 16/07/07 |
| Component | STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2004 forest river cedar creek 30lbhfs travel trailer. The contact stated that between the frame and tire, lies a piece of iron that rubs on the tires. As a result, the piece of iron cuts away at the tires and has worn down the sidewalls. The dealer and the manufacturer stated that the vehicle is no longer under warranty since he is not the original owner. The tires have not been replaced. No other vehicle information was provided. Updated 02/01/08. *lj the consumer noticed 4 steel brackets protruding from the frame by each tire. The brackets had very little clearance to each tire, they varied a little bit bracket to bracket. It appeared when towed, the brackets came in contact with the inside sidewall of the tire and abraded the sidewall away. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 500 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | BURLINGTON FLATS, NY |
| VIN pattern | 4X4FCRF294PXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| Was part original equipment? | |
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| Date of purchase | 16/07/07 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Dealer's name | PRIVATE OWNER |
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