Other: labelsRecall 15V-860 · 2016 Forest River Cardinal
Forest River, Inc. recall 15V-860 covers 14 2016 Forest River Cardinal for a other: labels problem, reported to NHTSA on December 22, 2015. The manufacturer's latest report (2017 Q2) shows 100% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 15V860000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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."
The risk
Incorrect placards may result in improper trailer loading. Improper loading may increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
100%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from November 20, 2015 to December 8, 2015. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.