2005 Forest River Cardinal recalls and problems
The 2005 Forest River Cardinal has 2 safety recalls and 6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Forest River dealer.
Recalls may cover only some 2005 Forest River Cardinal vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.
2005 Forest River Cardinal recalls
Recall 10V-454: Equipment
Problem: Forest river is recalling certain recreational vehicles equipped with dimplex electraflame, symphony, or optiflame branded electric fireplaces, stoves, and fireplace inserts. The plug in remote control receiver for the fireplace can overheat.
Risk: An overheated receiver could cause a fire.
Fix: Forest river is working with dimplex and dimplex will provide owners a free replacement plug-in remote control kit. The safety recall began on january 28, 2011. Owners may contact dimplex north america customer service at 1-888-346-7539.
Recall 08V-346: Equipment
Problem: Forest 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. The refrigerator may have a defect in the boiler tube. Pressurized coolant solution could be released into an area where an ignition source (Gas flame) is present.
Risk: If this solution is exposed to an ignition source under certain specific circumstances, it can result in a vehicle fire.
Fix: Forest river is working with dometic to repair these refrigerators (Please see 08e032). Dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse free of charge. Dometic has retained stericycle inc. To manage this campaign. Stericycle will assist the owner in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with scheduling of appointments. Owners may contact dometic/stericycle at 1-888-446-5157 or forest river at 1-574-389-4600.
2005 Forest River Cardinal problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 3 | |
| Equipment | 2 | |
| Tires | 1 |
Most reported parts
- Equipment › Recreational Vehicle/Trailer — 1
- Structure › Frame and Members › Underbody Shields — 1
- Structure › Frame and Members — 1
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 6,000 miles (median of owner reports).
Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.
Recent 2005 Forest River Cardinal complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
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Frequently asked questions
Does the 2005 Forest River Cardinal have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2005 Forest River Cardinal: 10V-454 (equipment), 08V-346 (equipment). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What is the most common problem with the 2005 Forest River Cardinal?
Owners report structure problems most often (3 reports), followed by equipment (2). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 6,000 miles.
Are Forest River recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Forest River dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.