Forest River recall: Equipment

What is wrong

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."

What could happen

Incorrect placards may result in improper trailer loading. Improper loading may increase the risk of a crash.

The fix

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.

Vehicles covered

• Forest River Cardinal 2016

Facts

NHTSA recall number

15V860000

Type

Vehicle

Filed by

Forest River, Inc.

Reported to NHTSA

Dec 22, 2015

Owners notified

Jan 13, 2016

Vehicles or items affected

14

Started by

The manufacturer

Built

Nov 20, 2015 to Dec 8, 2015

Part

Equipment › Other › Labels

Maker's own recall number

15-12112015-0122

Safety standard

FMVSS 567

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.

Other recalls for the same vehicles

• Dynamax / Forest River recall: Equipment Apr 17, 2024
• Forest River recall: Trailer hitches Apr 12, 2024
• Coachmen / East To West / Forest River and more recall: Equipment Jul 29, 2022
• Coachmen / Forest River recall: Equipment Mar 8, 2022
• Continental Cargo / Forest River / Prime Time recall: Tires Jan 7, 2022
• Forest River recall: Equipment Dec 17, 2021

To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.