2015 FOREST RIVER CARDINAL — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
17
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2015 FOREST RIVER CARDINAL
The 2015 FOREST RIVER CARDINAL has received a total of 17 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 4 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with STRUCTURE, EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER. The most commonly reported problems involve the Wheels (6 complaints), Structurebody (3 complaints), and Suspension (3 complaints).
Recalls for the 2015 FOREST RIVER CARDINAL
NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 2015 FOREST RIVER CARDINAL, potentially affecting up to 3,300 vehicles.
Recall 21V523000 — STRUCTURE
| 825 vehicles affected
Defect: 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....
Consequence: Adhesive failure may cause the vent portion of the window to detach, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the windows, and replace the vent if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 2, 2021. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-8600. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1380.
View full details →Recall 21V523000 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
| 825 vehicles affected
Defect: 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....
Consequence: Adhesive failure may cause the vent portion of the window to detach, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the windows, and replace the vent if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 2, 2021. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-8600. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1380.
View full details →Recall 21V523000 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
| 825 vehicles affected
Defect: 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....
Consequence: Adhesive failure may cause the vent portion of the window to detach, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the windows, and replace the vent if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 2, 2021. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-8600. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1380.
View full details →Recall 21V523000 — STRUCTURE
| 825 vehicles affected
Defect: 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....
Consequence: Adhesive failure may cause the vent portion of the window to detach, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the windows, and replace the vent if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 2, 2021. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-8600. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1380.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2015 FOREST RIVER CARDINAL
17 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2015 FOREST RIVER CARDINAL. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheels | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebody | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitywiper | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
OUR 2015 FOREST RIVER CARDINAL MODEL NO. 3850RL (BOUGHT NEW IN 2015) CAME EQUIPPED WITH GOODYEAR MARATHON TIRES 235/80R16. WITH LESS THAN 10,000 MILES ON THE TIRES, WE EXPERIENCED 3 BLOWOUTS ON ONE TRIP IN 2017. TIRE PRESSURE WAS CHECKED PRIOR TO BEGINNING THE TRIP AND WERE ALL SET AT 80 PSI. THE FIRST FAILURE WE WERE LUCKY ENOUGH TO NOTICE THE TIRE HAD LOST AIR WHILE STOPPED AT A REST AREA. THE SECOND THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONT TIRE BLEW OUT WHILE TRAVELING ON THE NY STATE THRUWAY (I90) WITHIN 150 MILES OF THE FIRST FAILURE. THE THIRD HAPPENED A WEEK LATER WHILE TRAVELING ON NY STATE THRUWAY (I87) 180 MILES INTO OUR TRIP. THE FACT THAT WE HAD 3 FAILURES IN ONE TRIP IS HIGHLY SUSPECT. TIRES WERE ALL INFLATED TO THE MFG SPECIFICATION OF 80 PSI PRIOR TO TRAVELING.
2015 FOREST RIVER CARDINAL 3 OF THE 4 TIRES HAVE FAILED GOODYEAR MARATHON ONE TIRE HAD ALREADY BEEN REPLACED WHEN I GOT TRAILER THE OTHER 2 BLEW AT HIGHWAY SPEED OF ABOUT 60 MPH I AM SURE THIS HAPPENS MORE THAN IS REPORTED
WHILE TRAVELING EAST ON INTERSTATE I80 THE RIGHT REAR TIRE ON MY FIFTH WHEEL BLEW OUT, I CHANGED TIRE AND CONTINUED TO NORTH PLATT NEBRASKA, I PURCHASED A NEW TIRE AND CONTINUED OUR JOURNEY BACK TO PA. I DROVE APPROXIMATELY 50 MILES WHEN BOTH TIRES ON THE LEFT SIDE BLEW OUT AT THE SAME TIME. AFTER ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE CHANGED BOTH TIRES I CONTINUED TO KEARNEY NEBRASKA AND HAD A TIRE SHOP REPLACE THE LAST REMAINING ORIGINAL TIRE ON THE RIG. MY RIG IS A 2015 CARDNIAL WITH GOODYEAR MARATHON ST 235/80R16 TIRES
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 FOREST RIVER CARDINAL EQUIPPED WITH GOODYEAR MARATHON ST TIRES, SIZE: ST235/80R16. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE REAR DRIVER SIDE TIRE BLEW OUT. THE DEALER REPLACED THE TIRE WITH THE SPARE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE AND TIRE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 15,000.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 FOREST RIVER CARDINAL EQUIPPED WITH GOODYEAR MARATHON TIRES, SIZE: ST235/80/R16 (NA). WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE REAR DRIVER SIDE TIRE BLEW OUT AND DAMAGED THE DRIVER SIDE OF THE CAMPER. THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE TIRE HAD BUBBLES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC WHERE THE TIRES WERE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE TIRE AND VEHICLE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 3,000.
Safety Rating for the 2015 FOREST RIVER CARDINAL
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2015 FOREST RIVER CARDINAL in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2015 FOREST RIVER CARDINAL
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2015 FOREST RIVER CARDINAL
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FOREST RIVER CARDINAL
- 2010 FOREST RIVER CARDINAL — 3 complaints
- 2012 FOREST RIVER CARDINAL — 1 complaint
- 2013 FOREST RIVER CARDINAL — 2 complaints
- 2014 FOREST RIVER CARDINAL — 1 complaint
- 2015 FOREST RIVER CARDINAL (current)
- 2016 FOREST RIVER CARDINAL — 4 complaints
- 2017 FOREST RIVER CARDINAL — 11 complaints
- 2018 FOREST RIVER CARDINAL — 0 complaints
- 2019 FOREST RIVER CARDINAL — 2 complaints
- 2020 FOREST RIVER CARDINAL — 1 complaint
Other FOREST RIVER Models
- FOREST RIVER CHEROKEE — 191 total complaints
- FOREST RIVER GEORGETOWN — 183 total complaints
- FOREST RIVER ROCKWOOD — 158 total complaints
- FOREST RIVER WILDWOOD — 139 total complaints
- FOREST RIVER SALEM — 136 total complaints
- FOREST RIVER FLAGSTAFF — 100 total complaints
- FOREST RIVER SHASTA — 88 total complaints
- FOREST RIVER WILDCAT — 72 total complaints