2021 Forest River Cardinal recalls
6 NHTSA recall campaigns naming the 2021 Forest River Cardinal. Last verified Jul 30, 2026. Recalls may apply only to certain VIN ranges — always confirm with a VIN check.
Units are totals reported across campaigns mentioning this model — NHTSA does not always break unit counts down by model.
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- Apr 17, 2024Fire risk2021–2024 Dynamax DX3, 2021–2024 Dynamax Dynaquest XL, 2022–2024 Dynamax Europa and 12 other models — Equipment
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Forest River Cardinal, Wildcat, 2018-2019 Cedar Creek, 2021 Columbus, 2023 Continental Cargo, 2021-2024 Dynamax DX3, Dynamax Dynaquest XL, Dynamax Isata, Forest River IBEX, 2022-2024 Dynamax Europa, Forest River NOBO, 2022-2023 Forest River Sandstorm, Shockwave, Stealth, and 2021-2023 Dynamax Force trailers. The LED backlight circuit board in the cooktop range may fail, causing the board to overheat.
24V272000 · 4K units · Forest River, Inc.
- Jan 7, 2022Crash risk2021–2022 Continental Cargo Continental Cargo, 2021–2022 Forest River Cardinal, 2021–2022 Prime Time Crusader and 1 other model — Tires
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Prime Time Sanibel, Crusader, Forest River Cardinal, and Continental Cargo fifth wheel trailers, equipped with certain Sailun tires, size ST235/80R16/G. Due to a manufacturing issue, the tires may experience a belt separation.
22V004000 · 1K units · Forest River, Inc.
- Dec 17, 2021Crash risk2020–2022 Forest River Cardinal — Equipment
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.
21V988000 · 111 units · Forest River, Inc.
- Mar 8, 2021Crash risk2021 Forest River Cardinal, 2021 Forest River Wildcat — Equipment
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.
21V145000 · 309 units · Forest River, Inc.
- Mar 5, 2021Crash risk2021 Forest River Cardinal, 2021 Forest River Wildcat — Equipment
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021 Cardinal CAF345RLX, CAF366DVLE, CAF390FBX and 2021 Wildcat WCF336RLS, WCF368MB vehicles. The furnace flue may become misaligned due to insufficient furnace hold screws that allow movement during travel.
21V141000 · 21 units · Forest River, Inc.
- Oct 26, 2020Crash risk2021 Forest River Cardinal — Equipment
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021 Cardinal fifth wheel trailers. The fresh air intake sleeve for the furnace is too short and does not have proper connection of the furnace to the exterior, allowing furnace exhaust to enter the trailer.
20V655000 · 69 units · Forest River, Inc.