Forest River (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.”
Forest River – Incorrect Axle Weight on Federal Placard/Part 567
| Report Received Date | 12/22/2015 |
| NHTSA ID | 15V860000 |
| Consequence Summary | Incorrect placards may result in improper trailer loading. Improper loading may increase the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective Action | 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 Code | 15-12112015-0122 |
| Potentially Affected | 14 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=15V860000) |
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