2021 Cargo Mate Cargo Trailer problems, complaints & recalls
Safety recalls (2)
Equipment:recreational Vehicle/Trailer 2022-07-06 · campaign 22V476000 · 958 vehicles
Defect: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Cargo Mate Cargo Trailers and Continental Cargo Trailers. The safety chains do not meet the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) and could potentially break.
Risk: Safety chain breakage can cause the trailer to detach from the tow vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the safety chains, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 18, 2022. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-254-420-0171. Forest River's number for this recall is 700-1530.
Equipment:recreational Vehicle/Trailer 2021-11-12 · campaign 21V876000 · 325 vehicles
Defect: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Continental and Cargo Mate Cargo trailers. The coupler was improperly welded, which may cause the trailer to separate from the tow vehicle.
Risk: Trailer separation from the tow vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the coupler, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 23, 2021. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-254-420-0171. Forest River's number for this recall is 700-1438.
What owners report
No detailed complaint narratives on file.
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.