Cargo Mate Blazer, Cargo Mate, Ecomony Hauler, Econo Hauler and 20 more (2011-2012): Wheels
Recall 12V543000 · Nov 23, 2012 · Forest River, Inc.
2,200
vehicles affected
2,200
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 12V543000
- Date
- Nov 23, 2012
- Maker
- Forest River, Inc.
- Units affected
- 2,200
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Wheels
- Model years
- 2011-2012
- Started by
- The safety regulator
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Forest River is recalling certain model 2011 and 2012 trailers manufactured from August 11, 2011, through April 11, 2012, equipped with Carlisle Toy Hauler series trailer wheels. These wheels were manufactured with machine dimensions for the application of a center cap and the application of steel lug inserts that were not controlled to the required specifications. As a result, the wheel may not be tightened to the proper torque during the mounting process.
What can happen
If the wheels are not tightened to the proper torque, the wheels could loosen, leading to wheel separation, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash. A detached wheel also becomes a road hazard.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wheels free of charge. The recall began on January 10, 2013. Owners may contact Forest River at 1-574-389-4600.
Vehicles covered
24 models, 46 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Cargo Mate | Blazer | 2011-2012 |
| Cargo Mate | Cargo Mate | 2011-2012 |
| Cargo Mate | Ecomony Hauler | 2012 |
| Cargo Mate | Econo Hauler | 2011-2012 |
| Cargo Mate | Economy Hauler | 2011 |
| Cargo Mate | Eliminator | 2011-2012 |
| Cargo Mate | Multiple Purpose Trailer | 2011-2012 |
| Cargo Mate | Qualifier | 2011-2012 |
| Cargo Mate | Snowbird | 2011-2012 |
| Cargo Mate | SS Series | 2011-2012 |
| Cargo Mate | Travel Companion | 2011-2012 |
| Continental Cargo | Auto Master | 2011-2012 |
| Continental Cargo | Auto Plus | 2011-2012 |
| Continental Cargo | Continental Cargo | 2011-2012 |
| Continental Cargo | Junior Automaster | 2011-2012 |
| Continental Cargo | RS Series | 2011-2012 |
| Continental Cargo | Tailwind | 2011-2012 |
| Continental Cargo | Value Hauler | 2011-2012 |
| Rance Aluminum Trailer | Lightning | 2011-2012 |
| Rance Aluminum Trailer | Low Rider | 2011-2012 |
| Rance Aluminum Trailer | Outlaw | 2011-2012 |
| Rance Aluminum Trailer | Ranger | 2011-2012 |
| Rance Aluminum Trailer | V-Low | 2011-2012 |
| Rockport | Work N Tow | 2011-2012 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 12V543000?
24 models: Cargo Mate Blazer (2011-2012), Cargo Mate Cargo Mate (2011-2012), Cargo Mate Ecomony Hauler (2012) and 21 more, about 2,200 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 12V543000?
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wheels free of charge. The recall began on January 10, 2013. Owners may contact Forest River at 1-574-389-4600.
What can happen?
If the wheels are not tightened to the proper torque, the wheels could loosen, leading to wheel separation, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash. A detached wheel also becomes a road hazard.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.