CarRecallWatch- Component
- EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
- 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."
- Risk
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain 2016 Cardinal fifth wheel travel trailers have Federal Certification Placards that list an incorrect gross axle weight rating compared with what is actually installed on the trailer. The placard is meant to tell owners how much weight the trailer's axles can safely carry.
Because the placard lists the wrong figure, an owner may load the trailer improperly, which can increase the risk of a crash. Forest River will notify owners and mail a corrected Federal placard label at no cost. Owners can contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-206-7600 and reference recall number 15-12112015-0122. You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Forest River Cardinal | 2016 |
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