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2015 Forest River Cardinal recalls and problems

The 2015 Forest River Cardinal has 1 safety recall and 11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Forest River dealer.

Recalls
1
Complaints
11
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2015 Forest River Cardinal vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2015 Forest River Cardinal recalls

Recall 21V-523: Equipment, Structure

Reported Jul 9, 2021 · 825 vehicles affected · Forest River, Inc.

Problem: 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. The adhesive that bonds the vented portion of the window may fail.

Risk: Adhesive failure may cause the vent portion of the window to detach, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Fix: 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.

2015 Forest River Cardinal problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Wheels6
Structure3
Suspension3
Unknown or Other2
Tires2
Visibility/Wiper1

Most reported parts

  • Structure › Body — 3

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 2015 Forest River Cardinal complaints

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

Unknown or Other · at 8,000 miles · reported Sep 29, 2017
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…
Wheels · at 6,000 miles · reported Sep 7, 2017
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
Wheels · at 3,000 miles · reported Jun 30, 2016
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
Tires · at 15,000 miles · reported May 27, 2016
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.
Tires · at 3,000 miles · reported Dec 21, 2015
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.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2015 Forest River Cardinal have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2015 Forest River Cardinal: 21V-523 (equipment, structure). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2015 Forest River Cardinal?

Owners report wheels problems most often (6 reports), followed by structure (3). 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.