2020 FOREST RIVER CARDINAL — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2020 FOREST RIVER CARDINAL
The 2020 FOREST RIVER CARDINAL has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ACCESSORY GENERATOR. The most commonly reported problem area is the Structurebody (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2020 FOREST RIVER CARDINAL
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2020 FOREST RIVER CARDINAL, potentially affecting up to 111 vehicles.
Recall 21V988000 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ACCESSORY GENERATOR
| 111 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: Carbon monoxide inside the vehicle can increase the risk of injury or death.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the generator compartment for proper sealant and apply sealant if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 5, 2022. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-296-7700. Forest River's number for this recall...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2020 FOREST RIVER CARDINAL
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2020 FOREST RIVER CARDINAL. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structurebody | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2020 FOREST RIVER CARDINAL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE LEFT AND RIGHT ANCHOR LEGS ATTACHED TO THE FRONT END OF THE RV INDEPENDENTLY LOWERED WHILE DRIVING AT HIGH RATES OF SPEEDS WITHOUT WARNING. THE MANUFACTURER HAD BEEN NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE FAILURE WAS A DEALER ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO FINDLAY RV (4530 BOULDER HWY, LAS VEGAS, NV 89121) WHERE THEY HAD THE VEHICLE SERVICED ON THREE SEPARATE OCCASIONS, HOWEVER, THE FAILURE PERSISTED AFTER EACH VISIT. THE VEHICLE HAD YET TO BE REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 200. *DT*JB*DT*JB*DT*DT*AS
Safety Rating for the 2020 FOREST RIVER CARDINAL
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2020 FOREST RIVER CARDINAL in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2020 FOREST RIVER CARDINAL
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2020 FOREST RIVER CARDINAL
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FOREST RIVER CARDINAL
- 2015 FOREST RIVER CARDINAL — 17 complaints
- 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 (current)
- 2021 FOREST RIVER CARDINAL — 2 complaints
- 2022 FOREST RIVER CARDINAL — 0 complaints
- 2023 FOREST RIVER CARDINAL — 3 complaints
- 2024 FOREST RIVER CARDINAL — 0 complaints
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