2008 Forest River Cargo Mate Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2008 Forest River Cargo Mate, and owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2008 Forest River Cargo Mate
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Non-powered axle assembly (suspension)
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 hubs may break.
Remedy: Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace any affected wheel hub, free of charge. The recall began on July 8, 2015. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-534-3167. Forest River's…
5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2008 Forest River Cargo Mate have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 17,000 miles. Complaints peaked in 2009 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“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”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 27, 2015 · Wheels
“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”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, November 18, 2014 · Structure
Compare Forest River Cargo Mate model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Forest River Cargo Mate model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 Forest River Cargo Mate | 1 | 5 |
| 2019 Forest River Cargo Mate | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 Forest River Cargo Mate | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 Forest River Cargo Mate | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 Forest River Cargo Mate | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 Forest River Cargo Mate | 0 | 1 |
Checking a specific 2008 Forest River Cargo Mate
How do I know if my 2008 Forest River Cargo Mate has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2008 Forest River Cargo Mate; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Forest River dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 15V390000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.