Defect Description For Recall
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.”
Make Of Vehicle
FOREST RIVER
Model Of Vehicle
CARDINAL
Year
2016
Recall Campaign Number
15V860000
Component Description
Equipment:Other:Labels
Effect Of Defect
Incorrect Placards May Result In Improper Trailer Loading. Improper Loading May Increase The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20151120
End Of Manufacture
20151208
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
14
Date Owners Notified
20160113
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Date Report Received
20151222
Make Campaign Number
15-12112015-0122
Part Number
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
567