Recall 15V203000: 2016 Cardinal CAF3825FL, 2015 FR3 FR30, 2015 Georgetown GT335 +4 more
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Apr 6, 2015
- Vehicles affected
- 35
- Models
- 7
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
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.
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.
Affected vehicles
- 2016 Cardinal CAF3825FL
- 2015 FR3 FR30
- 2015 Georgetown GT335
- 2015 Pursuit 29SB
- 2015 Pursuit 31BD
- 2016 Tracer TRT270AIR
- 2016 Tracer TRT3200BHT
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 15V203000
- Manufacturer campaign
- 51-0331201501
- Manufacturer
- Forest River, Inc.
- Owner letters
- May 5, 2015
- Components
- Equipment:recreational vehicle/trailer (Other / Unknown)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology