CarRecallWatch- Component
- EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
- Problem
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Cardinal recreational trailers, model CAF3250RL. The Federal Placard on these vehicles overstates the Gross Axle Weight Rating capacity (GAWR) by 840lbs. for each axle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
- Risk
- The incorrect GAWR makes the Cargo Carrying Capacity (CCC) label incorrect and may result in the vehicle being overloaded, affecting the vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will provide a new Federal Placard with the correct GAWR and a new CCC label, free of charge. The recall began on June 6, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-206-7600. Forest River's number for this recall is 15-05192017-0412.
- 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
The Federal Placard on these Cardinal recreational trailers overstates the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) by 840 pounds per axle, and the Cargo Carrying Capacity (CCC) label is incorrect as a result. Because the listed capacity is too high, the trailer may be loaded beyond what its axles can safely carry.
An overloaded trailer can affect vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash. Owners should check the placard and CCC label on their trailer and avoid exceeding the weight limits shown on the corrected labels once they are replaced.
Forest River will notify owners of this recall. Dealers will provide a new Federal Placard with the correct GAWR and a new CCC label at no cost. Owners can contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-206-7600, referencing recall number 15-05192017-0412.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Forest River Cardinal | 201620172018 |
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