| Issue ID | 1165392 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10693480 |
| Manufacurer | Forest River, Inc. |
| Brand | FOREST RIVER |
| Model | WILDCAT |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| File date | 03/05/12 |
| Component | TIRES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | 2013 wildcat sterling. Consumer writes in regards to sub-standard tires on vehicle at time of delivery from the manufacturer. *smd the consumer stated from may 2012 to august 2014, he experienced two incidents of tire damage resulting from the tread separating from the tire on each occurrence. After the second blowout, the consumer had all of the tires replaced. The technician informed the consumer, the remaining three tires were in the process of separating as well. The consumer stated the last blowout caused damage to the rv. *jb |
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| Number of Occurences | 2 |
| Source of the issue | CONSUMER LETTER |
| City and State | TULARE, CA |
| VIN pattern | 4X4FWCH26DTXXXXXX |
| 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 |
| Was part original equipment? | |
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| Date of purchase | 03/05/12 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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