Complaints over time
Complaints about the 2023 Forest River Cargo Mate by year filed
Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Model year
2023 Forest River Cargo Mate
Trailer, Not Applicable, built in United States. Owner complaints on file from Jun 16, 2026 to Jun 16, 2026.
Recall campaigns covering this model year0No recall campaign lists this model year
Owner complaints1Close to the median 2023 trailer
Severity index0.02023 trailers average 5.4
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Components
100% of complaints about the 2023 Forest River Cargo Mate name tires
Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls
No recall campaign lists the 2023 Forest River Cargo Mate
Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 2023 Forest River Cargo Mate
The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.
1 complaint on file, page 1 of 1.
- Filed Jun 16, 2026Failure Jul 26, 2024Deerfield, OHTires
The contact owns a 2028 Forest River Sierra travel trailer equipped with Goodyear Tires, Tire Line: Marathon ST Trailer tire, Tire Size: 225/75/R15, DOT Number: 2V HH BLHV. The contact stated that while towing the trailer and driving approximately 20 MPH, the front passenger’s side tire experienced tread separation and a blowout. The contact was able to maintain control of the vehicle and safely stop the vehicle. The tire had approximately 20 miles of use at the time of the failure. The tire was removed and replaced, but the trailer was not towed. The tire was inspected by an independent mechanic, who confirmed the tread separation and the blowout. There was no crash, injuries, or property damage reported. The tire manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that a representative would follow up; however, the contact had not received a callback. The failure mileage was unknown.
NHTSA complaint 11744405
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins
1 manufacturer communication cover this model year
Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.
- 511950 Jun 25, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This is a product service bulletin from Global Link concerning counterfeit keys for entry doors being sold on certain websites. Forest River is reporting as we are sharing with the dealer body.
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.