NHTSA Recall 15V860000
NHTSA Campaign Id 15V860000; Date: Dec. 22, 2015
Incorrect placards may result in improper trailer loading. Improper loading may increase the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2016 Forest River Cardinal
Component: Equipment:other:labels
Manufactured by: Forest River, Inc.
Affected Units:: 14
Recall Summary:
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. "
How to 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.
Recall 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jan 13, 2016
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