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...
2008-2023 · 6 model years
Forest River Cargo Mate Problems by year
Owners have filed 7 complaints about the Forest River Cargo Mate across 6 model years, and it has 2 recalls. The 2022 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (1). The most reported problem area is the suspension, followed by the transmission & drivetrain.
- Complaints
- 7
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Cargo Mate complaints by model year
Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.
Most common Cargo Mate problems
Forest River Cargo Mate recalls 2
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...
Latest Cargo Mate complaints
The contact owns a 2028 Forest River Sierra travel trailer equipped with Goodyear Tires, Tire Line: Marathon ST Trailer tire, Tire Size: 225/75/R15, DOT Number: 2V HH BLHV. The contact stated that while towing the trailer and driving approximately 20 MPH, the front passenger's side tire experienced tread separation and a blowout. The contact was able to maintain control of the vehicle and safely stop the vehicle. The tire had approximately 20 miles of use at the time of the failure. The tire was removed and...
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replaced, but the trailer was not towed. The tire was inspected by an independent mechanic, who confirmed the tread separation and the blowout. There was no crash, injuries, or property damage reported. The tire manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that a representative would follow up; however, the contact had not received a callback. The failure mileage was unknown.
The contact owned a 2022 Forest River Economy Hauler. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 MPH, the trailer rear axle detached and separated from the vehicle. The contact stated that the wheels struck another vehicle, while there were ladders, a saw, and a compressor inside the trailer. The dealer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The trailer was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but there was no response. The failure mileage was approximately 40,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 forest river cargo mate. While driving approximately 65 mph, the wheel stud fractured. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 15v390000 (suspension). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 6,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 forest river work and play trailer (na). The contact stated that when it rained, water leaked inside of the trailer through all of the sidewalls. The failure occurred only during inclement weather. The vehicle was shipped to the dealer who stated that all of the sidewalls needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unavailable. Updated 01/20/15*lj the manufacturer provided an estimate of over $17,000. This did not include the cost of having the vehicle shipped. Updated 4/26/2016*js updated 9/7/2017*cn
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 forest river cargo mate. The contact stated that the tires on her vehicle blew out. The rv was taken to a private mechanic who advised that the axles needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the failure was repaired on two occasions. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 20,000 and the current mileage was 35,000. The consumer was informed the axles were failing. The axles were causing the tires to wear on the inside prematurely and also causing stress on the bearing and seals. Updated 03/12/13.....Updated 03/27/13 *bf
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 forest river cargo mate trailer. The contact stated that the axles were defective. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who verified the failure and advised that the axles needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 25,000.
Questions about the Forest River Cargo Mate
Which Forest River Cargo Mate years have the most problems?
Which Forest River Cargo Mate years have the fewest complaints?
Among model years that have been on the road for at least three years, 2023 have the best Safety Index - the fewest complaints, crashes and recalls for their age compared with other Cargo Mate years. Always check the exact vehicle's recalls by VIN before you buy.
What are the most common Forest River Cargo Mate problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the suspension (4), transmission & drivetrain (2), wheels & tires (2) most often.
How many recalls does the Forest River Cargo Mate have?
NHTSA lists 2 recalls across all Forest River Cargo Mate model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.
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