---
title: "21V-988 recall: Forest River Cardinal"
kind: "recall"
source: "nhtsa"
campaignId: "21V-988"
url: "https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/21V-988"
markdownUrl: "https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/21V-988.md"
---

# 21V-988 recall: Forest River Cardinal

These are official NHTSA recalls. A model year on a campaign is not proof a VIN is included. Owner reports are not included.

**Campaign:** 21V-988
**Manufacturer:** Forest River, Inc.
**Component:** EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ACCESSORY GENERATOR
**Filed:** December 17, 2021
**NHTSA:** https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=21V988

## 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.


## Owner letters

- Owner notification letters were mailed January 5, 2022.

## Rigs named in this campaign

A model year on this list is not proof a VIN is included.

- 2020 Forest River Cardinal: [year page](https://www.rigfixhq.com/issues/forest-river/cardinal/2020) · [markdown](https://www.rigfixhq.com/issues/forest-river/cardinal/2020.md)
- 2021 Forest River Cardinal: [year page](https://www.rigfixhq.com/issues/forest-river/cardinal/2021) · [markdown](https://www.rigfixhq.com/issues/forest-river/cardinal/2021.md)


HTML page: https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/21V-988