Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Cargo Mate Cargo Trailers and Continental Cargo Trailers. The safety chains do not meet the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) and could potentially break.
Manufacturer safety record
Cargo Mate Problems, complaints & recalls
NHTSA holds 2 owner complaints and 7 recalls for Cargo Mate vehicles from 2003 to 2022. The most complained-about model is the Eliminator (2 complaints).
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 7
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Cargo Mate models
| Model | Years | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eliminator | 2011-2016 | 2 | 3 |
| Cargo Trailer | 2007-2022 | 0 | 3 |
| Blazer | 2011-2016 | 0 | 2 |
| Cargo Mate | 2003-2018 | 0 | 2 |
| Qualifier | 2011-2016 | 0 | 2 |
| E Series | 2016 | 0 | 1 |
| E Series Wedge | 2016 | 0 | 1 |
| Ecomony Hauler | 2012 | 0 | 1 |
| Econo Hauler | 2011-2012 | 0 | 1 |
| Economy Hauler | 2011 | 0 | 1 |
| Multiple Purpose Trailer | 2011-2012 | 0 | 1 |
| Snowbird | 2011-2012 | 0 | 1 |
| SS Series | 2011-2012 | 0 | 1 |
| Travel Companion | 2011-2012 | 0 | 1 |
All time
Most complained-about Cargo Mate vehicles
| # | Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2013 Cargo Mate Eliminator | 1 | 1 | D |
| 2 | 2016 Cargo Mate Eliminator | 1 | 1 | D |
Latest Cargo Mate recalls
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Continental and Cargo Mate Cargo trailers. The coupler was improperly welded, which may cause the trailer to separate from the tow vehicle.
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2003-2018 Forest River Berkshire, Charleston, Rockport, Cedar Creek, Cherokee, Riverstone, Salem, Sandpiper, Sierra, Vengeance, Wildcat, Wildwood, XLR Boost, Cargo Mate, Continental Cargo, motorhomes...
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...
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2016 Amera-Lite ATTX and WATTX, Forest River Cherokee, Cherokee Grey Wolf, Cherokee Wolf Pup, Salem, Salem Laminated, Salem Limited Edition, Vengeance, Wildwood, Wildwood Laminated, and...
Forest River is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Forest River models Blue Ridge, Cardinal, Cherokee, Columbus, EVO, Georgetown, Flagstaff, Forester, Lexington, Puma, Rockwood, Sabre, Salem, Sandpiper, Sandstorm, Sierra, Stealth, Sunseeker, Wildcat...
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data