NHTSA recall 15V860000
Equipment · Forest River, Inc.
Details
What's 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."
Why it matters: 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.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
All model years NHTSA lists
2016 Forest River Cardinal.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 15V860000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.