| Issue ID | 1354858 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10950336 |
| Manufacurer | Forest River, Inc. |
| Brand | FOREST RIVER |
| Model | WILDWOOD |
| Model Year | 2016 |
| File date | 11/11/16 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | We were proceeding south on i-5 just south of san clemente, ca, 55mph in slow (rt) lane pulling our 5th wheel. Tire (rt. Rr of tandem trailer) blew. I heard it and felt it right away pulled over to shoulder as quickly as i could safely, it took about 200 yds. Found that tread had partially blown off and wrapped itself tightly around the axle between the leaf spring bracket and the brake shoe plate causing the wheel to be unable to rotate and damaging the rim from dragging on the pavement. We were only 21 miles from our home from which we began our trip. I always check tire pressure at the beginning of our trip on tires of the trailer and my tow vehicle to insure that they are at maximum capacity. The incident occured at approximately noon on a clear sunny day in november, temp about 70 degrees. Blowout occured in the middle of the tread and not a sidewall. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 2500 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | MISSION VIEJO, CA |
| VIN pattern | 4X4FWBE29GUXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | 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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