NHTSA vehicle safety data
2020 Forest River Cardinal
The 2020 Forest River Cardinal has 1 NHTSA recall and 1 owner complaint on record — every open recall is repaired free at an authorized Forest River dealer.
Complete safety data for the 2020 Forest River Cardinal. Data pulled live from api.nhtsa.gov.
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ACCESSORY GENERATOR
NHTSA #21V988000Reported December 17, 2021 · Forest River, Inc.
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 consequence
Carbon monoxide inside the vehicle can increase the risk of injury or death.
Free 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.
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.