| NHTSA Recall # | 115826 |
| NHTSA Compaign # | 15V860000 |
| MFG Compaign # | 15-12112015-0122 |
| Manufacturer | Forest River, Inc. |
| Supplier | FOREST RIVER |
| Brand | FOREST RIVER |
| Model | CARDINAL |
| Model Year | 2016 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS |
| Date of notification | 13/01/16 |
| Begin date of manufacuring | 20/11/15 |
| End date of manufacturing | 08/12/15 |
| Type of recall | V |
| Recall initiator | MFR |
| Report received | 22/12/15 |
| Report created | 22/12/15 |
| Regulation part number | |
| FMV safety standard number | 567 |
| Estimated number of affected units | 14 |
| Defect 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." |
| 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 notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). |