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Forest River Cardinal recalls and problems

22 recalls and 57 owner complaints for 20 model years. Pick your year for full details.

Recalls
22
Complaints
57
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
2

Choose a model year

20242022202120202019201820172016201520142013201020092006200520042003200220012000

Forest River Cardinal by year

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesDeaths
2024 Cardinal200000
2022 Cardinal500000
2021 Cardinal610000
2020 Cardinal110000
2019 Cardinal110000
2018 Cardinal300000
2017 Cardinal370000
2016 Cardinal420000
2015 Cardinal1110000
2014 Cardinal410000
2013 Cardinal220000
2010 Cardinal030000
2009 Cardinal151020
2006 Cardinal170000
2005 Cardinal260100
2004 Cardinal220000
2003 Cardinal310000
2002 Cardinal210000
2001 Cardinal210100
2000 Cardinal120000

Most reported Forest River Cardinal problems

Problem areaReports
Tires19
Structure14
Equipment11
Wheels10
Unknown or Other8
Suspension7
Electrical System3
Visibility/Wiper2
Latches/Locks/Linkages1
Interior Lighting1

All Forest River Cardinal recalls

RecallDateYearsComponentSummary
26V-704Oct 22, 20262024Electrical SystemForest River, Inc.
24V-272Apr 17, 20242021–2022EquipmentForest River, Inc.
24V-265Apr 12, 20242024Trailer HitchesForest River, Inc.
22V-556Jul 29, 20222022EquipmentForest River, Inc.
22V-135Mar 8, 20222022Equipment, Electrical SystemForest River, Inc.
22V-004Jan 7, 20222021–2022TiresForest River, Inc.
21V-988Dec 17, 20212020–2022EquipmentForest River, Inc.
21V-523Jul 9, 20212014–2019Equipment, StructureForest River, Inc.
21V-145Mar 8, 20212021Equipment, TiresForest River, Inc.
21V-141Mar 5, 20212021EquipmentForest River, Inc.
20V-655Oct 26, 20202021EquipmentForest River, Inc.
18V-081Jan 30, 20182018StructureForest River, Inc.
17V-336May 24, 20172016–2018EquipmentForest River, Inc.
16V-258Apr 29, 20162016–2017Equipment, TiresForest River, Inc.
15V-860Dec 22, 20152016EquipmentForest River, Inc.
15V-273May 11, 20152014EquipmentForest River, Inc.
14V-449Jul 23, 20142013–2014EquipmentForest River Inc.
13V-203May 17, 20132013–2014EquipmentForest River is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Forest River models Blue Ridge, Cardinal, Cherokee, Columbus, EVO, Georgetown, Flagstaff, Forester, Lexington, Puma, Rockwood, Sabre, Salem, Sandpiper, Sandstorm…
10V-454Oct 1, 20102001–2005EquipmentForest river is recalling certain recreational vehicles equipped with dimplex electraflame, symphony, or optiflame branded electric fireplaces, stoves, and fireplace inserts.
09V-148May 1, 20092009EquipmentForest river is recalling 176 my 2009 cardinal fifth wheel trailers.
08V-346Jul 7, 20082003–2006EquipmentForest river is recalling certain my 2003-2006 motor homes, fifth wheel and travel trailers equipped with a two-door refrigerator manufactured by the dometic corporation.
07V-085Mar 5, 20072000–2003EquipmentCertain recreational vehicles equipped with a two-door refrigerator, manufactured by the dometic corporation, may have a defect in the boiler tube.

Frequently asked questions

What is the worst year for the Forest River Cardinal?

By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2015 Forest River Cardinal has the most reports (11). Check the 2015 page for the problems owners describe.

How many recalls does the Forest River Cardinal have?

NHTSA lists 22 safety recalls covering Forest River Cardinal model years 2000–2006, 2009, 2013–2022, 2024.

What are the most common Forest River Cardinal problems?

Owners report tires, structure, equipment problems most often.