Recall 16V258 covers 38 2016-2017 Forest River Cardinal RVs with incorrect tire placards. Forest River provides a corrected placard free of charge.
Forest River is recalling 38 2016-2017 Cardinal recreational vehicles because the federal placard lists the wrong tire and rim combination. The placard lists 80 PSI, while the actual setup requires 110 PSI; using the label pressure under-inflates the tires, leading to premature wear and a tire blowout risk, and Forest River dealers will complete the recall repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The Federal Placard on a 2016-2017 Forest River Cardinal is the label that tells an owner or service shop the correct tire size, rim size, and tire pressure for the recreational vehicle. That label matters because tire service, inflation checks, and replacement decisions depend on the numbers printed there.
On affected Cardinal recreational vehicles, the placard lists the wrong tire and rim combination. It states ST235/80R16 LRE tires at 80 PSI with a 16X6.00JJ rim, but the vehicle is equipped with LT235/85T16 LRG tires at 110 PSI with a 16X6.00HD rim. Forest River traced the problem to the wrong tire and rim package being selected for the label, so the printed placard does not match the equipment on the vehicle.
There is no warning sign before failure. The issue is the label itself, so an owner would not hear, feel, or see a driving symptom that proves the placard information is wrong.
Who's affected?
The recall is tied to both tire information and the vehicle label, so each Cardinal model year appears under both items.
| 2017 Forest River Cardinal | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
|---|---|
| 2017 Forest River Cardinal | tire |
| 2016 Forest River Cardinal | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| 2016 Forest River Cardinal | tire |
| Units affected | 38 |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific trailer is included.
What's the safety risk?
The wrong tire pressure label can lead an owner to run the tires under inflated. That causes premature wear and tire blowout risk, which increases crash risk. There is no warning sign listed before the tire problem develops, so schedule the placard correction soon. Repair is free at any franchised Forest River dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2016-2017 Forest River Cardinal is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Forest River dealer to schedule the free corrected Federal Placard that fixes the tire, rim, and PSI label mismatch.
- Bring the recall notice if you have it, and reference recall number 16V258 when you call.
- Use the tire information from the corrected placard once it is installed, not the incorrect label that came with the vehicle.
What happens at the repair
Forest River provides a corrected Federal Placard for the affected Cardinal vehicles at no charge. The placard lists the correct tire size, rim designation, and inflation pressure, so the service work is a label correction rather than a parts replacement. If the dealer handles it, a Forest River technician installs the corrected placard and confirms the tire and rim information matches the trailer. Parts and labor are covered. Forest River's general reimbursement plan applies to documented qualifying expenses paid before the recall notice.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| April 29, 2016 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| June 14, 2016 | Owner notification mailed |
| June 23, 2016 | Dealer notification began |
| June 23, 2016 | Dealer notification ended |
| June 23, 2016 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 16V258?
Recall 16V258 covers 38 2016-2017 Forest River Cardinal recreational vehicles with an incorrect tire and rim placard. The label lists the wrong tire size, rim designation, and PSI, which can lead to under-inflated tires. Forest River will provide a corrected placard for free.
What should I do if my 2016-2017 Forest River Cardinal is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific RV is included in recall 16V258. If it is, contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-206-7600 and ask for the corrected Federal Placard under Forest River recall number 15-04172016-0179. The replacement placard is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to fix the recall condition at no cost, and Forest River's remedy is a corrected Federal Placard free of charge. Keep the old placard information available when you contact Forest River so the replacement label matches your vehicle.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is tire under-inflation from following the incorrect placard. The wrong PSI can cause premature tire wear and a tire blowout, increasing crash risk. Use the corrected placard information once Forest River provides it, and ask customer service for guidance if your current label conflicts with your tires.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/16V258000 |
|---|---|
| Forest River customer service | 1-574-206-7600 |
| NHTSA recall # | 16V258 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 16V258000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 31, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →