FOREST RIVER CARDINAL 2016: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 15V860000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FOREST RIVER | CARDINAL | 2016 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2016-01-13 | 2015-12-22 | 2015-12-22 |
Production Dates: 2015-11-20 - 2015-12-08
Manufacturers Involved: Forest River, Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 15-12112015-0122
Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 14
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 567
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."
Incorrect placards may result in improper trailer loading. Improper loading may increase the risk of a crash.
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.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.
