- The problem
- 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 Wildwood Limited Edition, Cargo Mate Blazer, E Series, E Series Wedge, Eliminator, and Qualifier, Continental Cargo Auto Master, Elite Series, Tailwind and Value Hauler, Coachmen Catalina and Freedom Express, Palomino Puma and US Cargo Patriot X, Phantom, Trail & Sport and Trail Master trailers manufactured March 1, 2015, to March 31, 2015. In the affected trailers, the studs that are used to attach the wheels to the axle hubs may break.
- The risk
- If the wheel studs break, the wheel could detach from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace any affected wheel hub, free of charge. The recall began on June 16, 2015. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-800-453-6064. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-03312015-0025.
Vehicle safety record
2016 Cargo Mate Eliminator Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2016 Cargo Mate Eliminator with NHTSA, most often about the suspension (1) and the brakes (1). Those complaints describe 1 fire. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in April 2015 for the non-powered axle assembly.
NHTSA data checked
DMore problems than a typical Eliminator year, for its age
#408 most complained-about 2016 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2016 Cargo Mate Eliminator problems
Share of all 1 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
2016 Cargo Mate Eliminator recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
What owners say
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1 complaints about the 2016 Cargo Mate Eliminator
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
I've had two electrical fires, I'm on my third set of axles, replaced 3 refridgerators, replaced two microwaves, and severe structual failures. These failures happened both when in motion and stationary.
Cargo Mate Eliminator: every year compared
All Eliminator yearsQuestions about the 2016 Cargo Mate Eliminator
Does the 2016 Cargo Mate Eliminator have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2016 Cargo Mate Eliminator: non-powered axle assembly (April 2015). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Cargo Mate Eliminator?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the suspension (1), brakes (1), electrical system (1).
How many complaints has the 2016 Cargo Mate Eliminator had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on June 22, 2016 and the latest on June 22, 2016. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 1 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2016 Cargo Mate Eliminator a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 26 out of 100 (grade D: more problems than a typical Cargo Mate Eliminator year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Cargo Mate Eliminator years have the most complaints?
2013 (1), 2016 (1). See every Cargo Mate Eliminator year compared.
What should I do if my 2016 Cargo Mate Eliminator has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data