2008 FOREST RIVER CARGO MATE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
6
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2008 FOREST RIVER CARGO MATE
The 2008 FOREST RIVER CARGO MATE has received a total of 6 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY. The most commonly reported problems involve the Suspension (2 complaints), Power Trainaxle Assembly (1 complaint), and Structurebody (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2008 FOREST RIVER CARGO MATE
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2008 FOREST RIVER CARGO MATE, potentially affecting up to 44 vehicles.
Recall 15V390000 — SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
| 44 vehicles affected
Defect: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2013 XLR and Vengeance, 2010 Sandpiper, 2004 Auto Plus, 2008 Cargo Mate and 2015-2016 Hydra-Lift trailers. In the affected trailers, the studs that are used to attach the wheels to the axle hubs may break.
Consequence: If the wheel studs break, the wheel could detach from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace any affected wheel hub, free of charge. The recall began on July 8, 2015. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-534-3167. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-05282015-0042.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2008 FOREST RIVER CARGO MATE
6 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2008 FOREST RIVER CARGO MATE. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainaxle Assembly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebody | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspensionmultiple Axle | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FOREST RIVER CARGO MATE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE WHEEL STUD FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V390000 (SUSPENSION). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 6,000.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FOREST RIVER WORK AND PLAY TRAILER (NA). THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN IT RAINED, WATER LEAKED INSIDE OF THE TRAILER THROUGH ALL OF THE SIDEWALLS. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ONLY DURING INCLEMENT WEATHER. THE VEHICLE WAS SHIPPED TO THE DEALER WHO STATED THAT ALL OF THE SIDEWALLS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNAVAILABLE. UPDATED 01/20/15*LJ THE MANUFACTURER PROVIDED AN ESTIMATE OF OVER $17,000. THIS DID NOT INCLUDE THE COST OF HAVING THE VEHICLE SHIPPED. UPDATED 4/26/2016*JS UPDATED 9/7/2017*CN
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FOREST RIVER CARGO MATE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TIRES ON HER VEHICLE BLEW OUT. THE RV WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC WHO ADVISED THAT THE AXLES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS REPAIRED ON TWO OCCASIONS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 20,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 35,000. THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THE AXLES WERE FAILING. THE AXLES WERE CAUSING THE TIRES TO WEAR ON THE INSIDE PREMATURELY AND ALSO CAUSING STRESS ON THE BEARING AND SEALS. UPDATED 03/12/13.....UPDATED 03/27/13 *BF
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FOREST RIVER CARGO MATE TRAILER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AXLES WERE DEFECTIVE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHO VERIFIED THE FAILURE AND ADVISED THAT THE AXLES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE WHO DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 25,000.
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FOREST RIVER CARGO MATE RV. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH HE NOTICED THAT HIS LEFT CENTER TIRE FAILED. THE CONTACT REPAIRED THE CENTER TIRE; HOWEVER, THE AXLE FAILED AND CAUSED ANOTHER TIRE BLOW OUT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL REPAIR FACILITY AND THE MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THREE OF THE AXLE ARMS WERE BENT. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE CONTACT WOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE REPAIR COST. THE CONTACT ADVISED THE MANUFACTURER THAT HE WAS NOT WILING TO PURCHASE THE SAME AXLE THAT HAS CAUSED THE FAILURE; HOWEVER, THE MANUFACTURER CONFIRMED THAT THE REPLACEMENT AXLE HAS TO BE THE SAME AS THE ORIGINAL AXLE. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 26,000. UPDATED 10/06/09 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED ALL 6 TIRES WERE WEARING ON THE INSIDE. UPDATED 10/09/09
Safety Rating for the 2008 FOREST RIVER CARGO MATE
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2008 FOREST RIVER CARGO MATE in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2008 FOREST RIVER CARGO MATE
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2008 FOREST RIVER CARGO MATE
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FOREST RIVER CARGO MATE
- 2008 FOREST RIVER CARGO MATE (current)
Other FOREST RIVER Models
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- FOREST RIVER FLAGSTAFF — 100 total complaints
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- FOREST RIVER CARDINAL — 81 total complaints