Recall 21V988000: 2020–2022 Forest River Cardinal
- Report received
- Dec 17, 2021
- Manufacturer
- Forest River, Inc.
- Potentially affected
- 111vehicles
- Model years
- 2020–2022
Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
What NHTSA recorded
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.
Possible 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 is 15-1444.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 2020 Forest River Cardinal1 complaints
- 2021 Forest River Cardinal1 complaints
- 2022 Forest River Cardinal0 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.