Defect Description For Recall
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2016-2017 Cardinal Recreational Vehicles, Models Caf3455Rl, Caf3825Fl And Caf3850Rl, Manufactured From November 20, 2015, Through April 1, 2016. These Vehicles May Be Equipped With A Federal Placard That Indicates An Incorrect Tire And Rim Combination. The Placard States The Tire And Rim Combination Is St235/80R16 Lre Tires With 80 Psi And A Rim Designation Of 16X6.00Jj, When The Actual Combination On The Vehicle Is Lt235/85T16 Lrg Tires With 110 Psi And A Rim Designation Of 16X6.00Hd. As Such, These Vehicles Fail To Comply With The Requirements Of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (Fmvss) Number 110, “Tire SeleCTIon And Rims.”
Make Of Vehicle
FOREST RIVER
Model Of Vehicle
CARDINAL
Year
2016
Recall Campaign Number
16V258000
Component Description
Tires
Effect Of Defect
If The Operator Inflates The Tires To The Psi Indicated On The Label, The Tires Will Be Operated While Being Under-Inflated Causing Pre-Mature Wear And A Possible Tire Blow Out, Increasing The Risk Of A Vehicle Crash.
Fix Defect
Forest River Will Notify Owners, And Provide A New Corrected Federal Placard, Free Of Charge. The Recall Is Expected To Begin On, Or About, June 23, 2016. Owners May Contact Forest River Customer Service At 1-574-206-7600. Forest River’S Number For This Recall Is 15-04172016-0179.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20151120
End Of Manufacture
20160401
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
38
Date Owners Notified
20160614
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Date Report Received
20160429
Make Campaign Number
15-04172016-0179
Part Number
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
110