2021 Forest River Cardinal & 2021 Forest River Wildcat recall: equipment
⚠️ What's wrong
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021 Cardinal and Wildcat Fifth Wheels trailers. The spare tire carrier may be installed incorrectly, allowing it to detach from the vehicle.
💥 The risk
A detached spare tire carrier can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
🔧 The fix
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will secure the spare tire carrier, free of charge. The recall began March 24, 2021. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-296-7700. Forest River's number for this recall is 15-1304.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 21V145000
- Manufacturer recall #
- 15-1304
- Manufacturer
- Forest River, Inc.
- Vehicles affected
- 309
- Component
- EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER; TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Mar 24, 2021
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.