FOREST RIVER CARDINAL 2016: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

General Information

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

Summary

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.

Notes

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.