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NHTSARecalled May 24, 2017 · #17V336000

Incorrect GAWR on Federal Placard/Part 567

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

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." 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.

Product details

Product
Incorrect GAWR on Federal Placard/Part 567
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Model numbers
CAF3250RL
UPCs

What you should 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.

View the official CPSC notice