2016 FOREST RIVER CARDINAL Complaints and Recall Information
The 2016 FOREST RIVER CARDINAL has 0 complaints and 8 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owner feedback most commonly addresses concerns related to vehicle components affected by recall notices, rather than direct problems from personal use.
There are 8 recalls affecting various systems on the vehicle. The recalls primarily involve window adhesive failures and inaccuracies in Federal Certification Placards, impacting structural safety and labeling of axle weights and tire specifications.
- Window adhesive failure. The vented portion of Hehr 6400 Series windows may detach due to adhesive failure. This defect applies to multiple Forest River models including the 2016 Cardinal. The detachment raises risks of crash or injury if the window fails while driving. Dealers will inspect and replace affected windows free of charge. (NHTSA Recall 21V523000, 825 vehicles affected)
- Incorrect Gross Axle Weight Rating labels. Some 2016-2018 Cardinal trailers have Federal Placards overstating gross axle weight by 840 pounds per axle. The error may cause improper vehicle loading and increase crash risk. Forest River will provide corrected placards and Cargo Carrying Capacity labels at no cost. (NHTSA Recall 17V336000, 17 vehicles affected)
- Misstated axle weights on certification placards. Certain 2016 Cardinal fifth wheel travel trailers list incorrect gross axle weights. Improper loading from this label error poses safety hazards including the risk of crash. Forest River will mail corrected placards free of charge. (NHTSA Recall 15V860000, 14 vehicles affected)
- Incorrect tire and rim information. The Federal Placards on some 2016-2017 Cardinials display wrong tire size, rim designation, and recommended tire pressure. Using incorrect PSI leads to tire under-inflation, premature wear, and potential blowouts posing crash hazards. Owners will receive updated placards from dealers free of charge. (NHTSA Recall 16V258000, 38 vehicles affected)
2016 FOREST RIVER CARDINAL Summary
2016
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
4
Total Recalls
894
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2016 FOREST RIVER CARDINAL
825 vehicles affected
STRUCTURE
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Coachmen Cross Country, 2015 Coachmen Encore, 2016-2020 Coachmen Mirada, 2018-2021 Coachmen Sportscoach, 2019-2021 Forest River Berkshire, 2011-2016 Forest River Blue Ridge, 2014-2019 Forest River Cardinal, 2014-2020 Forest River Cedar Creek, 2014-2021 Forest River Georgetown, 2019 Forest River Legacy, and 2017-2018 Forest River Riverstone recreational vehicles equipped with Hehr 6400 Series windows. The adhesive that bonds the vented portion of the window may fail.
Risk: Adhesive failure may cause the vent portion of the window to detach, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
2016 FOREST RIVER CARDINAL
17 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
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."
Risk: 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.
2016 FOREST RIVER CARDINAL
38 vehicles affected
TIRES
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."
Risk: 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.
2016 FOREST RIVER CARDINAL
14 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2016 Cardinal fifth wheel travel trailers, model CAF3850RL. The affected vehicles have Federal Certification Placards that list an incorrect gross axle weight from what is actually installed on the vehicle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
Risk: Incorrect placards may result in improper trailer loading. Improper loading may increase the risk of a crash.
Complaints
No complaints found.