| Issue ID | 639603 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10199006 |
| Manufacurer | FOREST RIVER, INC. |
| Brand | FOREST RIVER |
| Model | TRAVEL TRAILER |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 26/03/07 |
| Component | TIRES:TREAD/BELT |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | 3 general ameri trailer st 205/75r15 tires installed on 5th wheel trailer have blown out within 650 miles of first failure. Tires had tread separation and sidewall exploded. 4th tire tread was separating at time of removal. Tires have less than 10,000 miles all tires were inflated to proper pressure, speed was 55-60 miles hour and roads were clear and dry. Dot number a3ul 3cu 0804 tires caused body damage to trailer. All tires shipped to manufacturer. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | |
| Number of Occurences | 3 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | JACKSONVILLE, FL |
| VIN pattern | 4X4FFL0284DXXXXXX |
| 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 | 20/11/04 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 850 |
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| Dealer's name | DICK GORE, RV |
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