There are 4 bolts that hold the backing plate to the axle. All 4 were missing from one of the wheels. The brakes of that wheel were over heating to the point of billowing out smoke. We called the dealer and the tech thought a stuck brake. Told me how to cut the wires for just that wheel. Trailer was dropped off at the dealer for repair and is available to view. I also took two photos. I feel as though there was a risk of our wheel falling off, potentially causing us to roll the trailer or the wheel hitting someone else.

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11461086 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? The bolts attaching the lower cable pulleys for the living room slide shear off. The damaged components are still in the wall of my camper. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? If they had broken going down the road during the next right hand turn the slide could come out unexpectedly causing collision or roll over of the travel trailer. Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? The travel trailer has been repaired on two separate occasions by the authorized selling dealership. Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others? I called the manufacturer to alert them of this issue and they were not interested. Were there any warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear? There were no warning signs the pulleys will just burst off the walls. My travel trailer has only been used 6 times since being purchased new.

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11668672 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov