Forest River Cardinal recalls
Every NHTSA recall campaign filed since 2000 that names the Forest River Cardinal, newest first. Last verified Jul 30, 2026.
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.
- Apr 12, 2024Crash risk2024 Forest River Cardinal, 2024 Forest River Wildcat — Trailer Hitches
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2024 Cardinal and Wildcat Fifth Wheels trailers. The operator may utilize the rear towing hitch without locking the turning point fifth wheel hitch into the "Conventional Transport" position.
24V265000 · 100 units · Forest River, Inc.
- Jul 29, 2022Crash risk2022 Coachmen Adrenaline, 2022 Coachmen Apex, 2022 Coachmen Brookstone and 54 other models — Equipment
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Coachmen Catalina, Cross Trail, Pursuit, Sportscoach, East to West Della Terra, Silver Lake, Forest River Forester, FR3, Sunseeker, Wildwood, 2022 Coachmen Adrenaline, Apex, Brookstone, Chaparral, Chapparral Lite, Clipper, Freedom Express, Independence Trail, Mirada, Spirit, Viking, Work and Play, East to West Ahara, Tandara, Forest River Aurora, Cardinal, Cedar Creek, Cherokee, Flagstaff, Georgetown, Ibex, Impression, Ozark, Puma, R-Pod, Rockwood, Sabre, Salem, Sandpiper, Sandstorm, Shockwave, Sierra, Solera, Stealth, Stealth Evo, Surveyor, Vengeance, Vibe, Wildcat, XLR Toyhauler, Prime Time Avenger, Crusader, Lacrosse, Sanibel, Tracer, Shasta Oasis, and Phoenix fifth wheel and travel trailers. The electric retractable awning has a welded seam on the fabric that may separate, potentially allowing the awning to drop beyond normal operation.
22V556000 · 49K units · Forest River, Inc.
- Mar 8, 2022Fire risk2022 Coachmen Apex, 2022 Coachmen Aurora, 2022 Coachmen Catalina and 8 other models — Equipment
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2022 Coachmen Catalina, Aurora, Apex, Freedom Express, Spirit, Work N Play, Forest River XLR Toy Hauler, Vengeance, Sabre, Cherokee, and Cardinal travel trailers and fifth wheels. The wire cord that connects to the back of the 50AMP shore power inlet may be loose.
22V135000 · 1K 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.
- Jul 9, 2021Crash risk2015–2017 Coachmen Cross Country, 2015 Coachmen Encore, 2016–2020 Coachmen Mirada and 8 other models — Equipment
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Coachmen Cross Country, 2015 Coachmen Encore, 2016-2020 Coachmen Mirada, 2018-2021 Coachmen Sportscoach, 2019-2021 Forest River Berkshire, 2011-2016 Forest River Blue Ridge, 2014-2019 Forest River Cardinal, 2014-2020 Forest River Cedar Creek, 2014-2021 Forest River Georgetown, 2019 Forest River Legacy, and 2017-2018 Forest River Riverstone recreational vehicles equipped with Hehr 6400 Series windows. The adhesive that bonds the vented portion of the window may fail.
21V523000 · 825 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.
- Jan 30, 2018Crash risk2018 Forest River Cardinal — Structure
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2018 Cardinal recreational trailers, models CAF3045RLLE, CAF304SR, CAF322DS and CAF392RD. These vehicles were manufactured without an emergency exit window in the rear wall of the vehicle.
18V081000 · 53 units · Forest River, Inc.
- May 24, 2017Crash risk2016–2018 Forest River Cardinal — Equipment
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Cardinal recreational trailers, model CAF3250RL. The Federal Placard on these vehicles overstates the Gross Axle Weight Rating capacity (GAWR) by 840lbs. for each axle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
17V336000 · 17 units · Forest River, Inc.
- Apr 29, 2016Crash risk2016–2017 Forest River Cardinal — Equipment
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Cardinal recreational vehicles, models CAF3455RL, CAF3825FL and CAF3850RL, manufactured from November 20, 2015, through April 1, 2016. These vehicles may be equipped with a Federal Placard that indicates an incorrect tire and rim combination. The placard states the tire and rim combination is ST235/80R16 LRE Tires with 80 PSI and a rim designation of 16X6.00JJ, when the actual combination on the vehicle is LT235/85T16 LRG Tires with 110 PSI and a rim designation of 16X6.00HD. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
16V258000 · 38 units · Forest River, Inc.
- Dec 22, 2015Crash risk2016 Forest River Cardinal — Equipment
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2016 Cardinal fifth wheel travel trailers, model CAF3850RL. The affected vehicles have Federal Certification Placards that list an incorrect gross axle weight from what is actually installed on the vehicle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
15V860000 · 14 units · Forest River, Inc.
- May 11, 2015Crash risk2014 Forest River Cardinal, 2015 Forest River Cedar Creek, 2013–2015 Forest River Dynamax and 2 other models — Equipment
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Dynamax, 2014 Cardinal trailers, and 2015 Cedar Creek, Sierra and Sandpiper trailers. In the affected vehicles, a rivet for the quad entry steps may shear and fail, causing the steps to give when being used.
15V273000 · 689 units · Forest River, Inc.
- Jul 23, 2014Fire risk2013–2014 Forest River Blue Ridge, 2013–2014 Forest River Brookstone, 2013–2014 Forest River Cardinal and 6 other models — Equipment
Forest River Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Georgetown, Sunseeker, Forester, Cross Country, Pathfinder, Cardinal, Blue Ridge, Cedar Creek, and Brookstone recreational vehicles manufactured March 11, 2013, through April 26, 2013 and equipped with certain Frigidaire Convection Microwave models CFMV152CLB and CFMV154CLS. The microwave may start on it's own and begin heating when unattended.
14V449000 · 1K units · Forest River, Inc.
- May 17, 2013Crash risk2013–2014 Cargo Mate Eliminator, 2013–2014 Coachmen Brookstone, 2013–2014 Coachmen Catalina and 40 other models — Equipment
Forest River is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Forest River models Blue Ridge, Cardinal, Cherokee, Columbus, EVO, Georgetown, Flagstaff, Forester, Lexington, Puma, Rockwood, Sabre, Salem, Sandpiper, Sandstorm, Sierra, Stealth, Sunseeker, Wildcat, Wildwood, Work and Play and XLR; Coachmen models Brookstone, Catalina, Chaparral, Concord, Encounter, Freedom Express, Freelander, Leprechaun, Mirada, Pursuit, and Sportcoach; Prime Time models Avenger, Crusader, Lacrosse, Saniber, and Tracer; Palomino model Maverick Truck Camper; Cargo Mate model Eliminator and Shasta models Revere, Phoenix recreational vehicles manufactured from February 13, 2013, through April 18, 2013. Due to a design change in the power awning motor assembly, the motor assembly screws may unknowingly shear.
13V203000 · 10K units · Forest River, Inc.
- Oct 1, 2010Fire risk2007 Forest River Berkshire, 2001–2005 Forest River Cardinal, 2003–2009 Forest River Cedar Creek and 9 other models — Equipment
FOREST RIVER IS RECALLING CERTAIN RECREATIONAL VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH DIMPLEX ELECTRAFLAME, SYMPHONY, OR OPTIFLAME BRANDED ELECTRIC FIREPLACES, STOVES, AND FIREPLACE INSERTS. THE PLUG IN REMOTE CONTROL RECEIVER FOR THE FIREPLACE CAN OVERHEAT.
10V454000 · 2K units · FOREST RIVER, INC.
- May 1, 2009Crash risk2009 Forest River Cardinal — Equipment
FOREST RIVER IS RECALLING 176 MY 2009 CARDINAL FIFTH WHEEL TRAILERS. THESE TRAILERS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 120, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS." DUE TO FAULTY SCALES IN THE PRODUCTION FACILITY, THE LABEL FOR THE CARGO CARRYING CAPACITY VALUES IS INCORRECT.
09V148000 · 176 units · FOREST RIVER, INC.
- Jul 7, 2008Fire risk2003 Forest River All American Sport, 2004–2006 Forest River All American Sport RV, 2003–2006 Forest River Auto Master and 25 other models — Equipment
FOREST RIVER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MY 2003-2006 MOTOR HOMES, FIFTH WHEEL AND TRAVEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH A TWO-DOOR REFRIGERATOR MANUFACTURED BY THE DOMETIC CORPORATION. THE REFRIGERATOR MAY HAVE A DEFECT IN THE BOILER TUBE. PRESSURIZED COOLANT SOLUTION COULD BE RELEASED INTO AN AREA WHERE AN IGNITION SOURCE (GAS FLAME) IS PRESENT.
08V346000 · 107K units · FOREST RIVER, INC.
- Mar 5, 2007Fire risk1997–2003 Forest River All American Sport, 1997–2003 Forest River Auto Master, 1997–2003 Forest River Auto Plus and 24 other models — Equipment
CERTAIN RECREATIONAL VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A TWO-DOOR REFRIGERATOR, MANUFACTURED BY THE DOMETIC CORPORATION, MAY HAVE A DEFECT IN THE BOILER TUBE. PRESSURIZED COOLANT SOLUTION COULD BE RELEASED INTO AN AREA WHERE AN IGNITION SOURCE (GAS FLAME) IS PRESENT.
07V085000 · 128K units · FOREST RIVER, INC.