| Issue ID | 554888 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10131754 |
| Manufacurer | FOREST RIVER, INC. |
| Brand | FOREST RIVER |
| Model | TRAVEL TRAILER |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 03/07/05 |
| Component | TIRES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Dt: 2005, forrest river work and play 5th wheel. Consumer had problems with four tires. Three blew out both on the tread and sidewall. On the fourth tire the tread came off. Carlisle tires, st235/85r16. They blew out at different locations on the trailer. Consumer has not been able to get in touch with the manufacturer. On july 31, 2005, the trailer got off the road swiftly. This forced the vehicle into the ditch and the bed of the truck was damaged.*ak |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | |
| Number of Occurences | 4 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | SHERADON, WY |
| VIN pattern | 4X4FWPN255KXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | Y |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
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| Date of purchase | 22/10/04 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Dealer's name | SAME AS TIRES |
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