Forest River, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #16V258000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 16V258000 by Forest River, Inc.. Affecting model year 2016-2017 cardinal recreational vehicles, models caf3455rl, caf3825fl and caf3850rl, manufactured from november 20, 2015, through april 1, 2016 Includes 38 affected units, Incorrect Information on Federal Placard/FMVSS 110, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2016-2017 cardinal recreational vehicles, models caf3455rl, caf3825fl and caf3850rl, manufactured from november 20, 2015, through april 1, 2016

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."

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 16V258000
Manufacturer: Forest River, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2016-04-29T00:00:00
Subject: Incorrect information on federal placard/fmvss 110
Component: Equipment
Potentially Affected Units: 38

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 15-04172016-0179
Recall Type: Vehicle
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."
Consequence Summary: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 100

Metadata

SID: row-69bx-65h6_ywbv
NHTSA ID: 16V258000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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