Forest River Cardinal (2016) – 15V860000

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