2019 Forest River Cargo Mate problems & recalls
NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2019 Forest River Cargo Mate.
Recalls filed by Forest River
Equipment, Electrical System #23V182000 · 2023 · 20 units
Problem: Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2019-2023 continental cargo, 2019-2022 cargo mate, and 2020 cross bow cargo trailers, equipped with certain warn winches with a wireless handheld remote. water may enter the handheld remote control for the winch and cause circuit board corrosion, which can allow the winch to operate unintentionally.
Risk: A winch that operates unintentionally increases the risk of injury.
Fix: Forest river will work with warn industries, inc. to provide owners instructions on how to inspect the remote for corrosion and disable the wireless function by removing the battery pack from the remote. if corrosion or water intrusion is found when removing the battery pack owners should stop using the remote and contact warn customer service for a replacement remote, free of charge. once new p
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What owners complain about
No owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this model year.
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Replacement parts for the systems owners report most: water, LP gas, slide-outs, electrical.
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FAQ
Does the 2019 Forest River Cargo Mate have recalls?
NHTSA lists 1 recall filed by Forest River for the 2019 Cargo Mate. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if a fix is still open.
What are the most common 2019 Forest River Cargo Mate problems?
No owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for this model year.