NHTSA Recall 15V203000: Recreational vehicle/trailer (equipment)
Forest River, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 35 vehicles. It affects 7 models including the Cardinal CAF3825FL.
| NHTSA campaign | 15V203000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 51-0331201501 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT › RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER |
| Report received | April 6, 2015 |
| Owner notification | May 5, 2015 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
If the room extends while vehicle is in motion, there is an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 15V203000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Cardinal CAF3825FL | 2016 |
| FR3 FR30 | 2015 |
| Georgetown GT335 | 2015 |
| Pursuit 29SB | 2015 |
| Pursuit 31BD | 2015 |
| Tracer TRT270AIR | 2016 |
| Tracer TRT3200BHT | 2016 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.