Mislabeled cargo carrying capacity/fmvss 120
Defect Summary
Forest river is recalling 176 my 2009 cardinal fifth wheel trailers. these trailers fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 120, "tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars." due to faulty scales in the production facility, the label for the cargo carrying capacity values is incorrect.
Safety Consequence
Failure to follow proper vehicle loading specifications or misprint label could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Forest river will be mailing corrected labels to retail purchasers, and/or to dealers. the safety recall began on april 15, 2009. owners may contact forest river at 1-574-206-7600.
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FAQ: Recall 09V148000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 09V148000?
NHTSA recall 09V148000 was issued by Forest River, Inc. on May 1, 2009. It addresses: Mislabeled cargo carrying capacity/fmvss 120. The recall affects approximately 176 vehicles, with the defect involving the Equipment component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Forest River, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 09V148000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.