| Issue ID | 808093 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10348444 |
| Manufacurer | FOREST RIVER, INC. |
| Brand | FOREST RIVER |
| Model | CARDINAL |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 03/08/10 |
| Component | TIRES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | We have a 2004 cardinal 5th wheel that had kenda tires lt23585r16 on a short trip we blew a tire on the way to n. H(7/27/10) and one on the way back to ma(8/3/10). We were going through a toll 10mph when the first tire blew, there was a huge hole with pieces of the belt hanging out. It seems that the individual pieces they use to make the belt were not glued together properly or they used cheap pieces and they gave way. These tires are made at a kenda rubber factory in taiwan. The second tire blew when we were going the speed limit, the tire shredded into pieces and caused damage to the side of the camper. The tire has plenty of tread and it is obvious that the tire is not made properly and is defective. These tires need to be recalled and the company needs to stand behind their product . Kenda will not admit that there is a problem with their product and it will have to take a death and a law suit for them to admit and fix the problem. We now have to replace all the tires in order to keep our family safe. If you have these tires take them off.... |
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| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | NORTH DIGHTON, MA |
| VIN pattern | 4X4FCAG224GXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | 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 | 10 |
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