CONTINENTAL CARGO CONTINENTAL CARGO 2018

Complete listing of complaints and recalls for this vehicle

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Official Safety Recalls - Important!

1 Recall

These are official manufacturer recalls ordered by NHTSA for safety defects. If you own this vehicle, contact your dealer immediately for free repairs.

Forest River, Inc.
NHTSA Campaign: 17V756000 SAFETY RECALL
365.9K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Nov 22, 2017
Safety Issue:

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2003-2018 Forest River Berkshire, Charleston, Rockport, Cedar Creek, Cherokee, Riverstone, Salem, Sandpiper, Sierra, Vengeance, Wildcat, Wildwood, XLR Boost, Cargo Mate, Continental Cargo, motorhomes, recreational trailers, toyhaulers, cargo trailers and restroom trailers and 2009-2018 Coachmen Mirada, Pursuit, Concord, Leprechaun, Freelander, Orion and Prism motorhomes, 2009-2017 Coachmen Apex and Catalina recreational trailers, and 2013-2017 Shasta Oasis and Revere recreational trailers, equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf

Potential Risk:
In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
FREE Recall Solution:
Forest River will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on December 27, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-800-348-7440, or Kidde customer service toll free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-0544.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local CONTINENTAL CARGO dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: CONTINENTAL CARGO
Mfg Campaign: 51-0544
Notice Date: Dec 27, 2017
Recall Date: Nov 22, 2017

Consumer Complaints

2 Complaints
Forest River, Inc.
Campaign: 11111306 Other
Jul 14, 2018
Defect Description:

POWER TRAIN

Potential Consequences:

PURCHASED THE TRAILER LESS THAN 7 WEEKS AGO AND THE AXLE BROKE WHILE HAULING ONLY ONE SMALL UTV. TIRES POPPED AND THE TRAILER WAS NEARLY IN AN ACCIDENT. A SHOP I TOOK IT TO SAID THE TRAILER IS NOT BUILT PROPERLY DUE TO THE AXLE BREAKING WITH FAR LESS THAN WEIGHT CAPACITY BEING TOWED. *DT

Corrective Action:

PURCHASED THE TRAILER LESS THAN 7 WEEKS AGO AND THE AXLE BROKE WHILE HAULING ONLY ONE SMALL UTV. TIRES POPPED AND THE TRAILER WAS NEARLY IN AN ACCIDENT. A SHOP I TOOK IT TO SAID THE TRAILER IS NOT BUILT PROPERLY DUE TO THE AXLE BREAKING WITH FAR LESS THAN WEIGHT CAPACITY BEING TOWED. *DT

Additional Notes:

PURCHASED THE TRAILER LESS THAN 7 WEEKS AGO AND THE AXLE BROKE WHILE HAULING ONLY ONE SMALL UTV. TIRES POPPED AND THE TRAILER WAS NEARLY IN AN ACCIDENT. A SHOP I TOOK IT TO SAID THE TRAILER IS NOT BUILT PROPERLY DUE TO THE AXLE BREAKING WITH FAR LESS THAN WEIGHT CAPACITY BEING TOWED. *DT

Manufacturer: CONTINENTAL CARGO
Mfg Campaign: 11111306
Notice Date: Jul 14, 2018
Recall Date: Jul 14, 2018
Forest River, Inc.
Campaign: 11111306 Other
Jul 14, 2018
Defect Description:

WHEELS

Potential Consequences:

PURCHASED THE TRAILER LESS THAN 7 WEEKS AGO AND THE AXLE BROKE WHILE HAULING ONLY ONE SMALL UTV. TIRES POPPED AND THE TRAILER WAS NEARLY IN AN ACCIDENT. A SHOP I TOOK IT TO SAID THE TRAILER IS NOT BUILT PROPERLY DUE TO THE AXLE BREAKING WITH FAR LESS THAN WEIGHT CAPACITY BEING TOWED. *DT

Corrective Action:

PURCHASED THE TRAILER LESS THAN 7 WEEKS AGO AND THE AXLE BROKE WHILE HAULING ONLY ONE SMALL UTV. TIRES POPPED AND THE TRAILER WAS NEARLY IN AN ACCIDENT. A SHOP I TOOK IT TO SAID THE TRAILER IS NOT BUILT PROPERLY DUE TO THE AXLE BREAKING WITH FAR LESS THAN WEIGHT CAPACITY BEING TOWED. *DT

Additional Notes:

PURCHASED THE TRAILER LESS THAN 7 WEEKS AGO AND THE AXLE BROKE WHILE HAULING ONLY ONE SMALL UTV. TIRES POPPED AND THE TRAILER WAS NEARLY IN AN ACCIDENT. A SHOP I TOOK IT TO SAID THE TRAILER IS NOT BUILT PROPERLY DUE TO THE AXLE BREAKING WITH FAR LESS THAN WEIGHT CAPACITY BEING TOWED. *DT

Manufacturer: CONTINENTAL CARGO
Mfg Campaign: 11111306
Notice Date: Jul 14, 2018
Recall Date: Jul 14, 2018

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