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NHTSA Recall 12V543000: Wheels

FOREST RIVER, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 2,200 vehicles. It affects 24 models including the Cargo Mate Blazer.

2,200
vehicles potentially affected
24
models affected
2013
owners notified (January 10)
NHTSA campaign12V543000
ComponentWHEELS
Report receivedNovember 23, 2012
Owner notificationJanuary 10, 2013
Initiated byNHTSA Office of Defects Investigation

Defect

Forest River is recalling certain model 2011 and 2012 trailers manufactured from August 11, 2011, through April 11, 2012, equipped with Carlisle Toy Hauler series trailer wheels. These wheels were manufactured with machine dimensions for the application of a center cap and the application of steel lug inserts that were not controlled to the required specifications. As a result, the wheel may not be tightened to the proper torque during the mounting process.

Safety risk

If the wheels are not tightened to the proper torque, the wheels could loosen, leading to wheel separation, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash. A detached wheel also becomes a road hazard.

Remedy

Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wheels free of charge. The recall began on January 10, 2013. Owners may contact Forest River at 1-574-389-4600.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles covered by recall 12V543000

Make and modelModel years
Cargo Mate Blazer2011, 2012
Cargo Mate Cargo Mate2011, 2012
Cargo Mate Ecomony Hauler2012
Cargo Mate Econo Hauler2011, 2012
Cargo Mate Economy Hauler2011
Cargo Mate Eliminator2011, 2012
Cargo Mate Multiple Purpose Trailer2011, 2012
Cargo Mate Qualifier2011, 2012
Cargo Mate Snowbird2011, 2012
Cargo Mate SS Series2011, 2012
Cargo Mate Travel Companion2011, 2012
Continental Cargo Auto Master2011, 2012
Continental Cargo Auto Plus2011, 2012
Continental Cargo Continental Cargo2011, 2012
Continental Cargo Junior Automaster2011, 2012
Continental Cargo RS Series2011, 2012
Continental Cargo Tailwind2011, 2012
Continental Cargo Value Hauler2011, 2012
Rance Aluminum Trailer Lightning2011, 2012
Rance Aluminum Trailer Low Rider2011, 2012
Rance Aluminum Trailer Outlaw2011, 2012
Rance Aluminum Trailer Ranger2011, 2012
Rance Aluminum Trailer V-Low2011, 2012
Rockport Work N Tow2011, 2012

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.