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2021 Continental Cargo Cargo Trailer

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

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Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
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Latest Apr 20, 2021
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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Latest Jul 6, 2022
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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Overview

Our database contains 1 NHTSA owner-reported complaint for the 2021 Continental Cargo Cargo Trailer, most frequently naming the other / unspecified category. 2 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Other / unspecified1100.0%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

2 campaigns cover this model year

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
22V476000

EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER

Jul 6, 2022
958 units potentially affected
The 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.
The risk: Safety chain breakage can cause the trailer to detach from the tow vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy: 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.
Forest River, Inc.Manufacturer number 700-1530View on NHTSA.gov
21V876000

EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER; TRAILER HITCHES

Nov 12, 2021
325 units potentially affected
The 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.
The risk: Trailer separation from the tow vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.
The remedy: 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.
Forest River, Inc.Manufacturer number 700-1438View on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

Other / unspecified
Filed Apr 20, 2021

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2021 CONTINENTAL CARGO TRAILER. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE AT A STANDSTILL RIGHT AND LEFT TIRE WAS LOW (ONLY 2 TIRES ON THE SINGLE AXEL). THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO LOCAL MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED WITH NEEDING FENDER BOLTS AND TIRES TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT INFORMED OF FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 0. CONSUMER STATED ALL 4 TIRES WERE PURCHASED ON 2019 AND DISCONTINUED ON 2020 PEPBOYS CASE NUMBER [XXX], INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).”

NHTSA ID
11413038
Incident
Mar 26, 2021

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Continental Cargo Cargo Trailer by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2022020—
2021Viewing120—
2016010—
2015010—
2014010—
2013010—
2012110—
2011010—
2010010—
2009010—
2008010—
2007010—
2006010—
2005010—

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.