NHTSA Campaign 15V860000

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Issued by Forest River, Inc. · Reported Dec 22, 2015 · 14 vehicles affected

What's wrong

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2016 Cardinal fifth wheel travel trailers, model CAF3850RL. The affected vehicles have Federal Certification Placards that list an incorrect gross axle weight from what is actually installed on the vehicle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."

Consequence

Incorrect placards may result in improper trailer loading. Improper loading may increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Forest River will notify owners and mail them a corrected Federal placard label, free of charge. The recall began on January 13, 2016. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-206-7600. Forest River's number for this recall is 15-12112015-0122.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
FOREST RIVER CARDINAL 2016 14

Source: NHTSA Campaign 15V860000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.