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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 15V203📅 Apr 6, 2015

2016 Cardinal CAF3825FL & 2015 FR3 FR30 + 5 more recall: equipment

⚠️ What's wrong

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2015 Georgetown GT335, FR3 FR30, Pursuit 31BD, and 29SB, and 2016 Cardinal CAF3825FL and Tracer TRT270AIR and TRT3200BHT fifth wheel and travel trailers. In the affected vehicles, the screws that attach the expanding room to the sliding mechanism cable may fail allowing the room to extend unintentionally while the vehicle is in motion.

💥 The risk

If the room extends while vehicle is in motion, there is an increased risk of a crash.

🔧 The fix

Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace the slide room mechanism cable attaching screws, free of charge. The recall began on May 5, 2015. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-0437. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-0331201501.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
15V203000
Manufacturer recall #
51-0331201501
Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Vehicles affected
35
Component
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
May 5, 2015
Built
Mar 10, 2015 – Mar 23, 2015
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 15V203 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 15V203?

2016 Cardinal CAF3825FL & 2015 FR3 FR30 + 5 more. 35 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Cardinal dealer to book the free repair.