The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·21V988000·Announced 2021-12-17

Forest River Cardinal fifth wheel vehicles recalled for carbon monoxide risk

Forest River is recalling 2020-2022 Cardinal fifth wheels because the generator compartment may not be properly sealed, potentially allowing carbon monoxide into the vehicle. Owners should contact dealers for free inspection and repair.

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: Carbon monoxide is a high-risk hazard with potential for serious injury or death, and this represents a structural defect in a vehicle component. However, no injuries or deaths are reported in the source text, so the score is capped at 3 per the rubric for risk-of-harm products without reported injury.

Plain-English summary

Forest River is recalling certain 2020-2022 Cardinal fifth wheel recreational vehicles. The generator compartment may not be properly sealed, which allows carbon monoxide to enter the vehicle. Carbon monoxide exposure can cause injury or death.

An estimated 111 vehicles are affected by this recall. Forest River sent notification letters to owners starting January 5, 2022.

Owners should contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-296-7700 to schedule the repair. Dealers will inspect the generator compartment for proper sealant and apply sealant if necessary, free of charge. For more information, contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153).

The recalled product

Product
FOREST RIVER CARDINAL
Brand
FOREST RIVER
Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Recreational Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
111

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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