US CARGO CARGO TRAILER 2020

Complete listing of complaints and recalls for this vehicle

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Complaints
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Recalls

Complaints & Recalls

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Official Safety Recalls - Important!

2 Recalls

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: 20V317000 SAFETY RECALL
122 Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: May 29, 2020
Safety Issue:

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Haulin, US Cargo, and US Cargo Trail N Sport cargo trailers. The safety chains are insufficient for the trailer's Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) and may break if the trailer comes unhitched.

Potential Risk:
If the trailer becomes unhitched from the tow-vehicle, the safety chains may break, leading to complete detachment and potential property damage, personal injury or a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
Forest River will notify owners, and a dealer or service center will replace the safety chains, free of charge. The recall began June 15, 2020. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-848-1335. Forest River's number for this recall is 24-1167.
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 US CARGO dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: US CARGO
Mfg Campaign: 24-1167
Notice Date: Jun 15, 2020
Recall Date: May 29, 2020

Consumer Complaints

1 Complaint
Forest River, Inc.
Campaign: 11341385 Other
Jul 24, 2020
Defect Description:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Consequences:

I BOUGHT A 2020 CARGO MATE ENCLOSED TRAILER CLASE E BRAND NEW OUT OF THE DEALERSHIP IN ALBUQUERQUE NM. J @B TRAILER. BACK IN MARCH 2020 JUST A FEW SHORT MONTHS LATER I STARTED HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE TRAILER WITH ELECTRICAL . I LOST MY MARKER LIGHTS AND THE TRAILER KEPT BLOWING UP A FUSE IN MY TRUCK'S FUSE BOX. I TOOK THE TRAILER TO MY MECHANIC AND AFTER HAVING IT INSPECTED THE FOUND OUT THAT THE WIRING OF THE TAIL LIGHTS WAS NOT DONE PROPERLY . THE WIRES WERE MELTED AND ATTACHED TO EACH OTHER AND THAT IS WHAT CAUSE THE FUSE TO KEEP BURNING OUT . MY MECHANIC EXPLAINED THAT THE TRAILER COULD OF CUT ON FIRE BECAUSE THE WIRE WAS TOUCHING METAL . I AM EXTREMELY DISAPPOINTED AND FEEL LIKE I WAS SOLD A DEFECTIVE TRAILER . PLEASE TAKE ACTION ON THIS TRAILER COMPANY BEFORE SOMEONE GETS HURT THANK YOU.*DT*JB

Corrective Action:

I BOUGHT A 2020 CARGO MATE ENCLOSED TRAILER CLASE E BRAND NEW OUT OF THE DEALERSHIP IN ALBUQUERQUE NM. J @B TRAILER. BACK IN MARCH 2020 JUST A FEW SHORT MONTHS LATER I STARTED HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE TRAILER WITH ELECTRICAL . I LOST MY MARKER LIGHTS AND THE TRAILER KEPT BLOWING UP A FUSE IN MY TRUCK'S FUSE BOX. I TOOK THE TRAILER TO MY MECHANIC AND AFTER HAVING IT INSPECTED THE FOUND OUT THAT THE WIRING OF THE TAIL LIGHTS WAS NOT DONE PROPERLY . THE WIRES WERE MELTED AND ATTACHED TO EACH OTHER AND THAT IS WHAT CAUSE THE FUSE TO KEEP BURNING OUT . MY MECHANIC EXPLAINED THAT THE TRAILER COULD OF CUT ON FIRE BECAUSE THE WIRE WAS TOUCHING METAL . I AM EXTREMELY DISAPPOINTED AND FEEL LIKE I WAS SOLD A DEFECTIVE TRAILER . PLEASE TAKE ACTION ON THIS TRAILER COMPANY BEFORE SOMEONE GETS HURT THANK YOU.*DT*JB

Additional Notes:

I BOUGHT A 2020 CARGO MATE ENCLOSED TRAILER CLASE E BRAND NEW OUT OF THE DEALERSHIP IN ALBUQUERQUE NM. J @B TRAILER. BACK IN MARCH 2020 JUST A FEW SHORT MONTHS LATER I STARTED HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE TRAILER WITH ELECTRICAL . I LOST MY MARKER LIGHTS AND THE TRAILER KEPT BLOWING UP A FUSE IN MY TRUCK'S FUSE BOX. I TOOK THE TRAILER TO MY MECHANIC AND AFTER HAVING IT INSPECTED THE FOUND OUT THAT THE WIRING OF THE TAIL LIGHTS WAS NOT DONE PROPERLY . THE WIRES WERE MELTED AND ATTACHED TO EACH OTHER AND THAT IS WHAT CAUSE THE FUSE TO KEEP BURNING OUT . MY MECHANIC EXPLAINED THAT THE TRAILER COULD OF CUT ON FIRE BECAUSE THE WIRE WAS TOUCHING METAL . I AM EXTREMELY DISAPPOINTED AND FEEL LIKE I WAS SOLD A DEFECTIVE TRAILER . PLEASE TAKE ACTION ON THIS TRAILER COMPANY BEFORE SOMEONE GETS HURT THANK YOU.*DT*JB

Manufacturer: US CARGO
Mfg Campaign: 11341385
Notice Date: Jul 24, 2020
Recall Date: Jul 24, 2020

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