Vehicle recall 12V543000 · November 23, 2012
Continental Cargo Auto Master, Continental Cargo Auto Plus and 22 more models
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…
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 12V543000
- Reported to NHTSA
- November 23, 2012
- Filed by
- FOREST RIVER, INC.
- Owner notification
- January 10, 2013
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 2,200
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Wheels
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Cargo Mate Blazer (2011-2012): 2012, 2011
- Cargo Mate Cargo Mate (2011-2012): 2012, 2011
- Cargo Mate Ecomony Hauler (2012): 2012
- Cargo Mate Econo Hauler (2011-2012): 2012, 2011
- Cargo Mate Economy Hauler (2011): 2011
- Cargo Mate Eliminator (2011-2012): 2012, 2011
- Cargo Mate Multiple Purpose Trailer (2011-2012): 2012, 2011
- Cargo Mate Qualifier (2011-2012): 2012, 2011
- Cargo Mate Snowbird (2011-2012): 2012, 2011
- Cargo Mate SS Series (2011-2012): 2012, 2011
- Cargo Mate Travel Companion (2011-2012): 2012, 2011
- Continental Cargo Auto Master (2011-2012): 2012, 2011
- Continental Cargo Auto Plus (2011-2012): 2012, 2011
- Continental Cargo Continental Cargo (2011-2012): 2012, 2011
- Continental Cargo Junior Automaster (2011-2012): 2012, 2011
- Continental Cargo RS Series (2011-2012): 2012, 2011
- Continental Cargo Tailwind (2011-2012): 2012, 2011
- Continental Cargo Value Hauler (2011-2012): 2012, 2011
- Rance Aluminum Trailer Lightning (2011-2012): 2012, 2011
- Rance Aluminum Trailer LOW Rider (2011-2012): 2012, 2011
- Rance Aluminum Trailer Outlaw (2011-2012): 2012, 2011
- Rance Aluminum Trailer Ranger (2011-2012): 2012, 2011
- Rance Aluminum Trailer V-LOW (2011-2012): 2012, 2011
- Rockport Work N TOW (2011-2012): 2012, 2011
Has your Cargo Mate been repaired?
Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.
NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Cargo Mate dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.