2020 Forest River Cardinal problems & recalls
NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2020 Forest River Cardinal.
Body type
- Trailer · Camping or Travel Trailer: 1 of 1 decoded VINs
Decoded with NHTSA vPIC from the partial VINs owners included in complaints.
Recalls filed by Forest River
Equipment #21V988000 · 2021 · 111 units
Problem: Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2020-2022 cardinal fifth wheel recreational vehicles. the generator compartment may not be sealed properly, allowing carbon monoxide to enter the vehicle.
Risk: Carbon monoxide inside the vehicle can increase the risk of injury or death.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the generator compartment for proper sealant and apply sealant if necessary, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed january 5, 2022. owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-574-296-7700. forest river's number for this recall is 15-1444.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What owners complain about
Components named in 1 NHTSA owner complaint. Complaints are unverified.
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Replacement parts for the systems owners report most: water, LP gas, slide-outs, electrical.
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FAQ
Does the 2020 Forest River Cardinal have recalls?
NHTSA lists 1 recall filed by Forest River for the 2020 Cardinal. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if a fix is still open.
What are the most common 2020 Forest River Cardinal problems?
In 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most-named area is structure.