2020 Forest River Cardinal recalls and problems

The 2020 Forest River Cardinal has 1 recall and 1 owner complaint on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is structure.

How the 2020 compares
Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Lowest complaint count among 20 Cardinal model years — 18th most.

1recalls
1complaints
0crashes
0fires
0injuries
200median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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1 recall

Equipment

Dec 17, 2021 · NHTSA campaign 21V988000 · 111 vehicles

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.

Remedy & notes

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.

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.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Structure1

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

2020 vs. other Forest River Cardinal years

2000: 2 complaints20002001: 1 complaints2002: 1 complaints20022003: 1 complaints2004: 2 complaints20042005: 6 complaints2006: 7 complaints20062008: 1 complaints2009: 5 complaints20092010: 3 complaints2012: 1 complaints20122013: 2 complaints2014: 1 complaints20142015: 11 complaints112016: 2 complaints20162017: 7 complaints2019: 1 complaints20192020: 1 complaints2021: 1 complaints20212023: 1 complaints20231

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2020. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2020 Forest River Cardinal have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2020 Forest River Cardinal, the latest from Dec 17, 2021 (equipment). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2020 Forest River Cardinal?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention structure (1). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.