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2010 Forest River Cardinal recalls and problems

There are no safety recalls for the 2010 Forest River Cardinal, but owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA.

Recalls
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Complaints
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Crashes / fires
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Injuries / deaths
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Recalls may cover only some 2010 Forest River Cardinal vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2010 Forest River Cardinal problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Tires2
Suspension1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 5,500 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 2010 Forest River Cardinal complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Tires · reported May 11, 2012
On4/29/12 while pulling a 2010 forest river wild cat 5th wheel, a tire on the rv separated and lost its tread. The tire make was a rfd-trail express load range d, st225/75r15. The tire had less than 5,000 miles on it. The tire tread broke through the trailer floor breaking the water lines and kitchen pipes and putting a large hole in the camper floor. Per insurance adjuster it caused $3,000 in damage to the rv.
Tires · reported Feb 20, 2012
In september 2011 while pulling my new 2010 forest river xlr, we had a tire explode down the middle. We had only been on the road for 20 minutes and traveling at 55 MPH. We have less than 2400 miles on the tires. I personally check the tire pressure and lug nut on both my 5th wheel and truck before getting on the road. I notified lionshead specialty tire & wheel and they referred me to voma tire. Voma tire told me to submit pictures which I did and a estimate on the damages. I sent all this in and the representative at voma sent a check for the damages to my 5th wheel and one tire. I ask about…
Suspension · at 5,500 miles · reported Dec 10, 2011
Shackle plate bolts were tight with lock nuts but all of the bolt holes on the 8 shackle plates (2 on each plate so 16 holes) were wallered causing excessive tire wear, blowouts, and trailer fenderskirt damage. Forest river warranty administrator claims the consumer is responsible for checking shackle bolts however since the bolts were tight, damage could not be determined until it was too late. Fortunately the problem was detected by the consumer before the shackle plates broke and an accident occurred. Factory replacement shackles were 1/2 inch thick whereas original parts were 1/4 inch…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2010 Forest River Cardinal have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2010 Forest River Cardinal as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.

What is the most common problem with the 2010 Forest River Cardinal?

Owners report tires problems most often (2 reports), followed by suspension (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 5,500 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.