2020–2022 Forest River Cardinal recall: equipment
⚠️ What's wrong
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.
💥 The risk
Carbon monoxide inside the vehicle can increase the risk of injury or death.
🔧 The 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.
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
- 21V988000
- Manufacturer recall #
- 15-1444
- Manufacturer
- Forest River, Inc.
- Vehicles affected
- 111
- Component
- EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ACCESSORY GENERATOR
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Jan 5, 2022
- 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.nhtsa.gov.