2008 Forest River Cargo Mate problems & recalls
NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2008 Forest River Cargo Mate.
Body type
- Trailer · Utility Trailer: 4 of 5 decoded VINs
- Trailer · Camping or Travel Trailer: 1 of 5 decoded VINs
Decoded with NHTSA vPIC from the partial VINs owners included in complaints.
Recalls filed by Forest River
Suspension #15V390000 · 2015 · 44 units
Problem: 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.
Risk: If the wheel studs break, the wheel could detach from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What owners complain about
Components named in 5 NHTSA owner complaints. Complaints are unverified.
Fix it, equip it, or try one first
Replacement parts for the systems owners report most: water, LP gas, slide-outs, electrical.
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Specs
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FAQ
Does the 2008 Forest River Cargo Mate have recalls?
NHTSA lists 1 recall filed by Forest River for the 2008 Cargo Mate. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if a fix is still open.
What are the most common 2008 Forest River Cargo Mate problems?
In 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-named area is suspension.