CARGO MATE ELIMINATOR 2016

Complete listing of complaints and recalls for this vehicle

3
Complaints
1
Recalls

Complaints & Recalls

3 Complaints 1 Recalls

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: 15V231000 SAFETY RECALL
691 Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Apr 20, 2015
Safety Issue:

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2016 Amera-Lite ATTX and WATTX, Forest River Cherokee, Cherokee Grey Wolf, Cherokee Wolf Pup, Salem, Salem Laminated, Salem Limited Edition, Vengeance, Wildwood, Wildwood Laminated, and Wildwood Limited Edition, Cargo Mate Blazer, E Series, E Series Wedge, Eliminator, and Qualifier, Continental Cargo Auto Master, Elite Series, Tailwind and Value Hauler, Coachmen Catalina and Freedom Express, Palomino Puma and US Cargo Patriot X, Phantom, Trail & Sport and Trail Master trailers manufactured March 1, 2015, to March 31, 2015. In the affected trailers, the studs that are used to attach the wheels to the axle hubs may break.

Potential Risk:
If the wheel studs break, the wheel could detach from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace any affected wheel hub, free of charge. The recall began on June 16, 2015. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-800-453-6064. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-03312015-0025.
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 CARGO MATE dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: CARGO MATE
Mfg Campaign: 51-03312015-0025
Notice Date: Jun 16, 2015
Recall Date: Apr 20, 2015

Consumer Complaints

3 Complaints
Forest River, Inc.
Campaign: 10875839 Other
Jun 22, 2016
Defect Description:

SERVICE BRAKES

Potential Consequences:

I'VE HAD TWO ELECTRICAL FIRES, I'M ON MY THIRD SET OF AXLES, REPLACED 3 REFRIDGERATORS, REPLACED TWO MICROWAVES, AND SEVERE STRUCTUAL FAILURES. THESE FAILURES HAPPENED BOTH WHEN IN MOTION AND STATIONARY.

Corrective Action:

I'VE HAD TWO ELECTRICAL FIRES, I'M ON MY THIRD SET OF AXLES, REPLACED 3 REFRIDGERATORS, REPLACED TWO MICROWAVES, AND SEVERE STRUCTUAL FAILURES. THESE FAILURES HAPPENED BOTH WHEN IN MOTION AND STATIONARY.

Additional Notes:

I'VE HAD TWO ELECTRICAL FIRES, I'M ON MY THIRD SET OF AXLES, REPLACED 3 REFRIDGERATORS, REPLACED TWO MICROWAVES, AND SEVERE STRUCTUAL FAILURES. THESE FAILURES HAPPENED BOTH WHEN IN MOTION AND STATIONARY.

Manufacturer: CARGO MATE
Mfg Campaign: 10875839
Notice Date: Jun 22, 2016
Recall Date: Jun 22, 2016
Forest River, Inc.
Campaign: 10875839 Other
Jun 22, 2016
Defect Description:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Consequences:

I'VE HAD TWO ELECTRICAL FIRES, I'M ON MY THIRD SET OF AXLES, REPLACED 3 REFRIDGERATORS, REPLACED TWO MICROWAVES, AND SEVERE STRUCTUAL FAILURES. THESE FAILURES HAPPENED BOTH WHEN IN MOTION AND STATIONARY.

Corrective Action:

I'VE HAD TWO ELECTRICAL FIRES, I'M ON MY THIRD SET OF AXLES, REPLACED 3 REFRIDGERATORS, REPLACED TWO MICROWAVES, AND SEVERE STRUCTUAL FAILURES. THESE FAILURES HAPPENED BOTH WHEN IN MOTION AND STATIONARY.

Additional Notes:

I'VE HAD TWO ELECTRICAL FIRES, I'M ON MY THIRD SET OF AXLES, REPLACED 3 REFRIDGERATORS, REPLACED TWO MICROWAVES, AND SEVERE STRUCTUAL FAILURES. THESE FAILURES HAPPENED BOTH WHEN IN MOTION AND STATIONARY.

Manufacturer: CARGO MATE
Mfg Campaign: 10875839
Notice Date: Jun 22, 2016
Recall Date: Jun 22, 2016
Forest River, Inc.
Campaign: 10875839 Other
Jun 22, 2016
Defect Description:

SUSPENSION

Potential Consequences:

I'VE HAD TWO ELECTRICAL FIRES, I'M ON MY THIRD SET OF AXLES, REPLACED 3 REFRIDGERATORS, REPLACED TWO MICROWAVES, AND SEVERE STRUCTUAL FAILURES. THESE FAILURES HAPPENED BOTH WHEN IN MOTION AND STATIONARY.

Corrective Action:

I'VE HAD TWO ELECTRICAL FIRES, I'M ON MY THIRD SET OF AXLES, REPLACED 3 REFRIDGERATORS, REPLACED TWO MICROWAVES, AND SEVERE STRUCTUAL FAILURES. THESE FAILURES HAPPENED BOTH WHEN IN MOTION AND STATIONARY.

Additional Notes:

I'VE HAD TWO ELECTRICAL FIRES, I'M ON MY THIRD SET OF AXLES, REPLACED 3 REFRIDGERATORS, REPLACED TWO MICROWAVES, AND SEVERE STRUCTUAL FAILURES. THESE FAILURES HAPPENED BOTH WHEN IN MOTION AND STATIONARY.

Manufacturer: CARGO MATE
Mfg Campaign: 10875839
Notice Date: Jun 22, 2016
Recall Date: Jun 22, 2016

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