2018 Forest River Cardinal problems & recalls
NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2018 Forest River Cardinal.
Recalls filed by Forest River
Equipment #17V336000 · 2017 · 17 units
Problem: Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2016-2018 cardinal recreational trailers, model caf3250rl. the federal placard on these vehicles overstates the gross axle weight rating capacity (gawr) by 840lbs. for each axle. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 cfr part 567, "certification."
Risk: The incorrect gawr makes the cargo carrying capacity (ccc) label incorrect and may result in the vehicle being overloaded, affecting the vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Forest river will notify owners, and dealers will provide a new federal placard with the correct gawr and a new ccc label, free of charge. the recall began on june 6, 2017. owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-574-206-7600. forest river's number for this recall is 15-05192017-0412.
Structure #18V081000 · 2018 · 53 units
Problem: Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2018 cardinal recreational trailers, models caf3045rlle, caf304sr, caf322ds and caf392rd. these vehicles were manufactured without an emergency exit window in the rear wall of the vehicle.
Risk: Without a secondary means of escape from the vehicle, a person may be trapped inside the vehicle during an emergency, which could increase the risk of injury.
Fix: Forest river will notify owners, and dealers will install an emergency exit window, free of charge. the recall began on february 14, 2018. owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-574-206-7600. forest river's number for this recall is 15-0626.
Equipment, Structure #21V523000 · 2021 · 825 units
Problem: Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2015-2017 coachmen cross country, 2015 coachmen encore, 2016-2020 coachmen mirada, 2018-2021 coachmen sportscoach, 2019-2021 forest river berkshire, 2011-2016 forest river blue ridge, 2014-2019 forest river cardinal, 2014-2020 forest river cedar creek, 2014-2021 forest river georgetown, 2019 forest river legacy, and 2017-2018 forest river riverstone recreational vehicles equipped with hehr 6400 series windows. the adhesive that bonds the vented portion of the window may fail.
Risk: Adhesive failure may cause the vent portion of the window to detach, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the windows, and replace the vent if necessary, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed september 2, 2021. owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-574-825-8600. forest river's number for this recall is 51-1380.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What owners complain about
No owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this model year.
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FAQ
Does the 2018 Forest River Cardinal have recalls?
NHTSA lists 3 recalls filed by Forest River for the 2018 Cardinal. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if a fix is still open.
What are the most common 2018 Forest River Cardinal problems?
No owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for this model year.