| Issue ID | 872911 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10416621 |
| Manufacurer | FOREST RIVER, INC. |
| Brand | FOREST RIVER |
| Model | SALEM |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 26/06/11 |
| Component | SUSPENSION |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2008 forest river salem trailer. The contact stated that both front and rear axles were severely damaged. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who advised that the four leaf springs were poorly designed and dangerous. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware problem. The failure and current mileage was unknown. |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | EAST MILLSTONE , NJ |
| VIN pattern | 4X4TSMD208RXXXXXX |
| 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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