Forest River, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #17V336000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 17V336000 by Forest River, Inc.. Affecting 2016-2018 cardinal recreational trailers, model caf3250rl Includes 17 affected units, Incorrect GAWR on Federal Placard/Part 567, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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2016-2018 cardinal recreational trailers, model caf3250rl

Defect Summary

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."

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 17V336000

Manufacturer: Forest River, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2017-05-24T00:00:00

Subject: Incorrect gawr on federal placard/part 567

Component: Equipment

Potentially Affected Units: 17

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 15-05192017-0412

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: 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."

Consequence Summary: The incorrect gawr makes the cargo carrying capacity (ccc) label incorrect and may result in the vehicle being overloaded, affecting the vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: 100

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NHTSA ID: 17V336000

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