| Issue ID | 892006 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10435453 |
| Manufacurer | FOREST RIVER, INC. |
| Brand | FOREST RIVER |
| Model | SALEM |
| Model Year | 2011 |
| File date | 28/10/11 |
| Component | SUSPENSION |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2011 forrest river salem. The contact stated while driving 65 mph, another driver alerted her that the rear of the vehicle was on fire. The vehicle was maneuvered to the shoulder. The contact extinguished the fire, which was located on the rear axle. The vehicle was towed to an independent repair shop and the contact was informed that the rear axle melted due to a bearing failure. The vehicle was repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 1,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 1000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | PALESTINE, TX |
| VIN pattern | 4X4TSMB24BAXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | Y |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| Was part original equipment? | |
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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 | 65 |
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