Incorrect information on federal placard/part 567
Defect Summary
Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain model year 2016 wildcat recreational trailers, models wcf28sgx, wcf29rkp, wcf29rlx, and wcf31sax, manufactured from september 25, 2015, through january 20, 2016. the affected vehicles may have been produced with an incorrect federal placard that has an improperly reduced gross axle weight rating (gawr) of 3500lbs. the correct gawr is 5200lbs. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 cfr part 567, "certification."
Safety Consequence
Incorrect federal placard information such as the gross axle weight rating could lead to reduced handling of the vehicle, potentially leading to loss of control or a crash.
Corrective Action
Forest river will notify owners, and dealers will provide a corrected federal placard, free of charge. the recall began on february 19, 2016. owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-574-862-2071. forest river's number for this recall is 23-01262016-0131.
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FAQ: Recall 16V059000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 16V059000?
NHTSA recall 16V059000 was issued by Forest River, Inc. on February 3, 2016. It addresses: Incorrect information on federal placard/part 567. The recall affects approximately 52 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 16V059000 or the manufacturer campaign number 23-01262016-0131. 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.