The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·18V081000·Announced 2018-01-30

Forest River Recalls 2018 Cardinal Trailers Lacking Emergency Exit Windows

Forest River is recalling 2018 Cardinal recreational trailers because they were manufactured without a required emergency exit window in the rear wall.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural safety defect (missing emergency exit) that poses a risk of injury if occupants are trapped during an emergency, but no injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Forest River, Inc. is recalling certain 2018 Cardinal recreational trailers, specifically models CAF3045RLLE, CAF304SR, CAF322DS, and CAF392RD. These vehicles were manufactured without an emergency exit window in the rear wall of the vehicle.

The absence of a secondary means of escape means that a person may be trapped inside the vehicle during an emergency, which could increase the risk of injury. The recall began on February 14, 2018.

Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install an emergency exit window free of charge. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-206-7600 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236. Forest River's number for this recall is 15-0626.

The recalled product

Product
FOREST RIVER CARDINAL
Brand
FOREST RIVER
Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Recreational Trailer
Hazard
Affected units
53

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • CARDINAL

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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