Defect Description For Recall
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.”
Make Of Vehicle
FOREST RIVER
Model Of Vehicle
CARDINAL
Year
2018
Recall Campaign Number
17V336000
Component Description
Equipment:Other:Labels
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20151118
End Of Manufacture
20170331
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
17
Date Owners Notified
20170606
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Date Report Received
20170524
Make Campaign Number
15-05192017-0412
Part Number
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
567