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HighNHTSA·20V655000·Announced 2022-02-10

2021 Forest River Cardinal Fifth-Wheel Trailers: Furnace Exhaust Intrusion Risk

Forest River is recalling 2021 Cardinal fifth-wheel trailers. The furnace intake sleeve is too short and does not properly connect to the exterior, allowing furnace exhaust to enter the trailer and cause carbon monoxide poisoning.

What this means for you

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 describes a structural furnace defect allowing carbon monoxide to enter the cabin. Since no injuries or deaths are reported in the source text, this is a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Forest River, Inc. is recalling certain 2021 Cardinal fifth-wheel trailers due to a defect in the furnace fresh air intake sleeve. The intake sleeve is too short and does not have proper connection of the furnace to the exterior.

When the furnace operates, exhaust that should vent outside can instead enter the trailer interior. Furnace exhaust contains carbon monoxide, a poisonous gas that can cause injury or death if inhaled.

This recall began November 6, 2020. Owners should stop using the furnace and contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-296-7700 to schedule the free repair. Dealers will install the correct intake sleeve, at no charge. Affected owners can also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) for more information.

The recalled product

Product
2021 FOREST RIVER CARDINAL
Brand
FOREST RIVER
Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Recreational Vehicle / RV Furnace
Hazard
  • carbon-monoxide
  • furnace-defect
  • exhaust-intrusion
Affected units
69

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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