| Issue ID | 713203 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10259345 |
| Manufacurer | FOREST RIVER, INC. |
| Brand | FOREST RIVER |
| Model | SIERRA |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| File date | 13/02/09 |
| Component | STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2009 forest river sierra. While driving approximately 63 mph, a semi-truck sped past the contact's vehicle, which caused it to sway abnormally. The contact almost lost control of the vehicle. He safely maneuvered to the side of the road and the vehicle was towed to the dealer. A technician noticed that the frame and associated members failed. The vehicle was rendered as being completely destroyed. The contact called the manufacturer and was referred to a frame specialist, who was unable to assist. He has pictures of the failed incident. The failure and current mileages were unavailable. |
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| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | PLAM BEACH GARDENS, FL |
| VIN pattern | 4X4TSEH299JXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 63 |
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