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Official recall

21V-988 recall: Forest River Cardinal

The generator compartment may not be sealed properly, allowing carbon monoxide to enter the vehicle.

This campaign

Campaign number
21V-988
Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Component
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ACCESSORY GENERATOR
Report received
December 17, 2021

Rigs named in this campaign

NHTSA named these model years. A model year on this list is not proof your VIN is included.

The problem

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.

The safety risk

Carbon monoxide inside the vehicle can increase the risk of injury or death.

The 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.

Dates

NHTSA received the report on December 17, 2021.

Owner notification letters were mailed January 5, 2022.

What to do next

Check the VIN at NHTSA before you treat this campaign as yours. If the lookup shows this campaign for your VIN, call a dealer or the manufacturer named in the remedy.

Your rights with an open recall

If NHTSA shows this campaign for your VIN, these answers explain who pays and what to do if a dealer will not do the repair.

Source

This page uses the campaign text NHTSA published.

Look up 21V-988 at NHTSA

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