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NHTSARecalled 2016-03-11

Forest River, Inc. — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

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2008 CARGO MATE CARGO TRAILER; 2014 CONTINENTAL CARGO CARGO TRAILER; 2009 AMERA-LITE CARGO TRAILER; 2008 AMERALITE CARGO TRAILER; 2007 AMERALITE CARGO TRAILER; 2012 AMERA-LITE CARGO TRAILER; 2011 AMERA-LITE CARGO TRAILER; 2015 CONTINENTAL CARGO CARGO TRAILER; 2011 CONTINENTAL CARGO CARGO TRAILER; 2008 CONTINENTAL CARGO CARGO TRAILER; 2012 US CARGO CARGO TRAILER; 2010 US CARGO CARGO TRAILER; 2007 US CARGO CARGO TRAILER; 2012 CARGO MATE CARGO TRAILER; 2009 CARGO MATE CARGO TRAILER; 2010 CARGO MATE CARGO TRAILER; 2011 CARGO MATE CARGO TRAILER; 2013 CARGO MATE CARGO TRAILER; 2006 AMERALITE CARGO TRAILER; 2010 AMERA-LITE CARGO TRAILER; 2011 US CARGO CARGO TRAILER; 2006 CONTINENTAL CARGO CARGO TRAILER; 2007 CONTINENTAL CARGO CARGO TRAILER; 2009 CONTINENTAL CARGO CARGO TRAILER; 2010 CONTINENTAL CARGO CARGO TRAILER; +7 more

  • Brand CARGO MATE
  • Brand CONTINENTAL CARGO
  • Brand AMERA-LITE
  • Brand AMERALITE
  • Brand US CARGO

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

Forest River, Inc. is recalling certain cargo trailers from multiple brands and model years manufactured between 2005 and 2015. The trailers have incorrect tire pressure information on their Federal Placards, listing 50 PSI instead of the correct 80 PSI for the 5.30" x 12" Load Range C tires. This error also resulted in incorrect Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) and Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) specifications. If owners load the trailers according to the incorrect specifications while tires are underinflated, sudden tire failure and increased crash risk may occur.

Affected owners will be notified by Forest River, which will provide corrected Federal placard stickers at no charge. Owners of recalled trailers should contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-266-7539 to report their vehicle and arrange to receive the replacement stickers. The campaign number for this recall is 51-02292016-0141.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

Hazard

Using the trailers to the loading specifications on the label while the tires are underinflated may result in sudden tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.

What should I do?

Forest River will notify owners and will provide Federal placard stickers with the correct PSI, GAWR, and GVWR, free of charge. The recall began on April 8, 2016. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-266-7539. Forest River's number for this campaign is 51-02292016-0141.

Details from the source

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2006-2012 Amera-Lite cargo trailers manufactured November 2, 2005, to July 21, 2011; 2007-2013 Cargo Mate cargo trailers manufactured December 1, 2006, to February 27, 2013; 2005-2016 Continental Cargo cargo trailers manufactured January 27, 2005, to November 11, 2015; and 2007-2012 US Cargo cargo trailers manufactured January 30, 2007, to July 12, 2011. The tire pressure specification for the 5.30" x 12" Load Range C Tire is listed as 50 PSI instead of the correct tire pressure specification of 80 PSI. As a result, the subject vehicles have incorrectly stated Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) and Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) on the Federal Placard. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."

Source

Official record: NHTSA ↗

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