2017 Forest River Cardinal | 2016 Forest River Cardinal | 2018 Forest River Cardinal — Equipment: other: labels
Published May 25, 2017 · Recall initiated: May 24, 2017
Summary
NHTSA records recall 17V336000, published May 25, 2017 and initiated May 24, 2017. Recalling firm: Forest River, Inc.; 2017 Forest River Cardinal | 2016 Forest River Cardinal | 2018 Forest River Cardinal — Equipment: other: labels.
What's the hazard
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Cardinal recreational trailers, model CAF3250RL. The Federal Placard on these vehicles overstates the Gross Axle Weight Rating capacity (GAWR) by 840lbs. for each axle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
What to do
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will provide a new Federal Placard with the correct GAWR and a new CCC label, free of charge. The recall began on June 6, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-206-7600. Forest River's number for this recall is 15-05192017-0412.
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Recall details
- Brand
- FOREST RIVER
- Model
- CARDINAL
- Manufacturer
- Forest River, Inc.
- Lot
- 2017 FOREST RIVER CARDINAL | 2016 FOREST RIVER CARDINAL | 2018 FOREST RIVER CARDINAL
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2017 Forest River Cardinal | 2016 Forest River Cardinal | 2018 Forest River Cardinal — Equipment: other: labels recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 17V336000 on May 25, 2017. Reported hazard: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Cardinal recreational trailers, model CAF3250RL. The Federal Placard on these vehicles overstates the Gross Axle Weight Rating capacity (GAWR) by 840lbs. for each axle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
What should I do if I have this product?
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will provide a new Federal Placard with the correct GAWR and a new CCC label, free of charge. The recall began on June 6, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-206-7600. Forest River's number for this recall is 15-05192017-0412.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: FOREST RIVER. Model: CARDINAL.