Incorrect information on federal placard/fmvss 110
Defect Summary
Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 cardinal recreational vehicles, models caf3455rl, caf3825fl and caf3850rl, manufactured from november 20, 2015, through april 1, 2016. these vehicles may be equipped with a federal placard that indicates an incorrect tire and rim combination. the placard states the tire and rim combination is st235/80r16 lre tires with 80 psi and a rim designation of 16x6.00jj, when the actual combination on the vehicle is lt235/85t16 lrg tires with 110 psi and a rim designation of 16x6.00hd. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 110, "tire selection and rims."
Safety Consequence
If the operator inflates the tires to the psi indicated on the label, the tires will be operated while being under-inflated causing pre-mature wear and a possible tire blow out, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Corrective Action
Forest river will notify owners, and provide a new corrected federal placard, free of charge. the recall is expected to begin on, or about, june 23, 2016. owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-574-206-7600. forest river's number for this recall is 15-04172016-0179.
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FAQ: Recall 16V258000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 16V258000?
NHTSA recall 16V258000 was issued by Forest River, Inc. on April 29, 2016. It addresses: Incorrect information on federal placard/fmvss 110. The recall affects approximately 38 vehicles, with the defect involving the Equipment component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Forest River, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 16V258000 or the manufacturer campaign number 15-04172016-0179. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
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