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2 ComplaintsForest River, Inc.
Defect Description:
TIRES
Potential Consequences:
The contact owns a 2020 Forest River Grey Wolf RV equipped with Castle Rock Tires, Tire Line: Radial ST226, Tire Size: 205/75/R14, DOT Number (Unavailable). The contact stated while performing a daily safety check, she noticed that the front passenger’s side tire had experienced a blowout. The contact stated that the steel belts were visible. The tire was not replaced. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 2,000.
Corrective Action:
The contact owns a 2020 Forest River Grey Wolf RV equipped with Castle Rock Tires, Tire Line: Radial ST226, Tire Size: 205/75/R14, DOT Number (Unavailable). The contact stated while performing a daily safety check, she noticed that the front passenger’s side tire had experienced a blowout. The contact stated that the steel belts were visible. The tire was not replaced. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 2,000.
Additional Notes:
The contact owns a 2020 Forest River Grey Wolf RV equipped with Castle Rock Tires, Tire Line: Radial ST226, Tire Size: 205/75/R14, DOT Number (Unavailable). The contact stated while performing a daily safety check, she noticed that the front passenger’s side tire had experienced a blowout. The contact stated that the steel belts were visible. The tire was not replaced. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 2,000.
Mfg Campaign: 11468629
Recall Date: Jun 10, 2022
Forest River, Inc.
Defect Description:
WHEELS
Potential Consequences:
PURCHASED A BRAND NEW TRAVEL TRAILER FROM GANDER OUTDOORS. TOOK THE CAMPER OUT ON THE FIRST TRIP AND HAD A MASSIVE TIRE BLOW OUT. WE WERE TRAVELING ON A RURAL HIGHWAY, HAPPENED TO NOTICE SMOKE FROM THE SIDE VIEW MIRROR THEN SAW PIECES OF RUBBER FLYING EVERYWHERE. MOVED AS QUICKLY AS POSSIBLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THIS A NOT A SINGLE ISSUE, MOST FOREST RIVER OWNERS HAVE COMPLAINED. THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE. THIS PUTS THE DRIVERS AND FAMILY OF THE CAMPER AT RISK FOR CATASTROPHIC ACCIDENTS ALONG WITH PLACING OTHER ROAD DRIVERS AT RISK FOR POSSIBLE FATALITIES. *DT CONSUMER STATED WE JUST PURCHASED IT. IT'S A 2020 MODEL. THEY ARE CASTLE ROCKS. I AM NOT FAMILIAR WITH THE SIZES I AM ATTACHING PHOTOS OF THAT HELPS FOR IDENTIFYING THEM. WE ARE GETTING THE RUN AROUND FROM THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURING COMPANY. THEY ARE STATING WE ARE NOT COVERED FOR TIRE REPLACEMENT.*JB
Corrective Action:
PURCHASED A BRAND NEW TRAVEL TRAILER FROM GANDER OUTDOORS. TOOK THE CAMPER OUT ON THE FIRST TRIP AND HAD A MASSIVE TIRE BLOW OUT. WE WERE TRAVELING ON A RURAL HIGHWAY, HAPPENED TO NOTICE SMOKE FROM THE SIDE VIEW MIRROR THEN SAW PIECES OF RUBBER FLYING EVERYWHERE. MOVED AS QUICKLY AS POSSIBLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THIS A NOT A SINGLE ISSUE, MOST FOREST RIVER OWNERS HAVE COMPLAINED. THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE. THIS PUTS THE DRIVERS AND FAMILY OF THE CAMPER AT RISK FOR CATASTROPHIC ACCIDENTS ALONG WITH PLACING OTHER ROAD DRIVERS AT RISK FOR POSSIBLE FATALITIES. *DT CONSUMER STATED WE JUST PURCHASED IT. IT'S A 2020 MODEL. THEY ARE CASTLE ROCKS. I AM NOT FAMILIAR WITH THE SIZES I AM ATTACHING PHOTOS OF THAT HELPS FOR IDENTIFYING THEM. WE ARE GETTING THE RUN AROUND FROM THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURING COMPANY. THEY ARE STATING WE ARE NOT COVERED FOR TIRE REPLACEMENT.*JB
Additional Notes:
PURCHASED A BRAND NEW TRAVEL TRAILER FROM GANDER OUTDOORS. TOOK THE CAMPER OUT ON THE FIRST TRIP AND HAD A MASSIVE TIRE BLOW OUT. WE WERE TRAVELING ON A RURAL HIGHWAY, HAPPENED TO NOTICE SMOKE FROM THE SIDE VIEW MIRROR THEN SAW PIECES OF RUBBER FLYING EVERYWHERE. MOVED AS QUICKLY AS POSSIBLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THIS A NOT A SINGLE ISSUE, MOST FOREST RIVER OWNERS HAVE COMPLAINED. THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE. THIS PUTS THE DRIVERS AND FAMILY OF THE CAMPER AT RISK FOR CATASTROPHIC ACCIDENTS ALONG WITH PLACING OTHER ROAD DRIVERS AT RISK FOR POSSIBLE FATALITIES. *DT CONSUMER STATED WE JUST PURCHASED IT. IT'S A 2020 MODEL. THEY ARE CASTLE ROCKS. I AM NOT FAMILIAR WITH THE SIZES I AM ATTACHING PHOTOS OF THAT HELPS FOR IDENTIFYING THEM. WE ARE GETTING THE RUN AROUND FROM THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURING COMPANY. THEY ARE STATING WE ARE NOT COVERED FOR TIRE REPLACEMENT.*JB
Mfg Campaign: 11234944
Recall Date: Jul 25, 2019
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