- The problem
- Forest river is recalling certain my 2003-2006 motor homes, fifth wheel and travel trailers equipped with a two-door refrigerator manufactured by the dometic corporation. The refrigerator may have a defect in the boiler tube. Pressurized coolant solution could be released into an area where an ignition source (gas flame) is present.
- The risk
- If this solution is exposed to an ignition source under certain specific circumstances, it can result in a vehicle fire.
- The fix
- Forest river is working with dometic to repair these refrigerators (please see 08e032). Dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse free of charge. Dometic has retained stericycle inc. To manage this campaign. Stericycle will assist the owner in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with scheduling of appointments. Owners may contact dometic/stericycle at 1-888-446-5157 or forest river at 1-574-389-4600.
Vehicle safety record
2006 Forest River Cardinal Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 7 complaints about the 2006 Forest River Cardinal with NHTSA, most often about the wheels & tires (6) and the lights (1). It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in July 2008 for the recreational vehicle / trailer. For comparison, the 2005 has 6.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical Cardinal year, for its age
#250 most complained-about 2006 vehicle
- Complaints
- 7
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2006 Forest River Cardinal problems
Share of all 7 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
2006 Forest River Cardinal recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
What owners say
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7 complaints about the 2006 Forest River Cardinal
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
TIRE FAILURE ON 5TH WHEEL TRAILER. *TR
TIRE FAILURE ON 5TH WHEEL TRAILER. *TR
TIRE FAILURE ON 5TH WHEEL TRAILER. *TR
FOUR FAILED TIRES ON 5TH WHEEL TRAILER. *TR
Blown tire on rv for no reason other than st tires not fit by karrier to profied a safe tire under load conditions and current speed limits. Forrest river should step up to the plate and recall tires. My tires are by karrier load star cariles was all that was listed. *Tr
The overhead dc light was not working and the bulb was not burned out. I took the light fixture down and found a large scorched area on the soft ceiling. The phinalic (spelled wrong) spacer in the light fixture had crumbled and this was the cause for the bulb not working but this failure did not cause the scorching on the soft ceiling. I took pictures and sent them to a forest river representative but never heard back from them. I took the fixture and the pictures to the dealer I had purchased the rv from and...
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they did nothing. I have since put my own makeshift wood spacer in between the soft ceiling and the light fixture. If the phinalic spacer had not burned out I believe the ceiling would have eventually ignited. The scorching was significant. The public needs to be aware of this and there needs to be a resolution before there is a fire. *Tr
Our camper, 2006 forest river cardinal, came with kendra karrier loadstar st 235/80 r16 tires (dot 7yhj anb 4404). We bought camper used in augusta, ga during may 2007. Camper is in great shape having been kept under cover at all times. Tires had plenty of thread, were properly inflated, and looked good. We have taken 4 or 5 small trips with the camper during the past 15 months. While driving from columbia, sc to charleston, sc we stopped for lunch then continued our trip (meaning tires were not hot). ...
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Almost as soon as we got back on the road one of our loadstar tires detreaded on us. Tread came off one of our front right tire just like it was a retread. The tread then acted like a chain saw through the floor of the camper. Pieces of rubber and steel wire were embedded all over the inside of the camper. Big hole in camper floor, damage to insulation, wires, ripped fire extinguisher off wall, damage to door and camper outside. Tire never went flat. Kendra karrier loadstar warranty is non-existent. They make bad tires then don?T stand behind them. I have pictures of tire and camper damage. *Tr
Forest River Cardinal: every year compared
All Cardinal years2006 Forest River Cardinal vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 Forest River Cardinal | 7 | 1 | C | |
| 2006 Forest River Cherokee | 5 | 2 | D | Compare |
| 2006 Forest River Lexington GT | 1 | 2 | F | Compare |
| 2006 Forest River Forester | 1 | 1 | B | Compare |
| 2006 Forest River All American Sport RV | 1 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 2006 Forest River Puma | 1 | 1 | A | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2006 Forest River Cardinal
Does the 2006 Forest River Cardinal have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2006 Forest River Cardinal: recreational vehicle / trailer (July 2008). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Forest River Cardinal?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the wheels & tires (6), lights (1).
How many complaints has the 2006 Forest River Cardinal had?
7 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on October 8, 2008 and the latest on August 7, 2009. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2006 Forest River Cardinal a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 44 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Forest River Cardinal year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Forest River Cardinal years have the most complaints?
2015 (11), 2006 (7), 2017 (7). See every Forest River Cardinal year compared.
What should I do if my 2006 Forest River Cardinal has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data