Known Recalls

Model year record

2020 FOREST RIVER Cardinal

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 1 owner complaint on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 21V988000

Equipment: electrical: accessory generator

Component
Equipment: electrical: accessory generator
Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Vehicles affected
111
Reported to NHTSA
2021-12-17
Owners notified
2022-01-05

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

Carbon monoxide inside the vehicle can increase the risk of injury or death.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Structure: body1200 mi

The 2019 model has about half as many complaints as this one. The 2021 model has about a quarter as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.