On4/29/12 while pulling a 2010 forest river wild cat 5th wheel, a tire on the rv separated and lost its tread. The tire make was a rfd-trail express load range d, st225/75r15. The tire had less than 5,000 miles on it. The tire tread broke through the trailer floor breaking the water lines and kitchen pipes and putting a large hole in the camper floor. Per insurance adjuster it caused $3,000 in damage to the rv. *Tr
Vehicle safety record
2010 Forest River Cardinal Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 2010 Forest River Cardinal with NHTSA, most often about the wheels & tires (2) and the suspension (1). There are no recalls for it. For comparison, the 2009 has 5.
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AFar fewer problems than a typical Cardinal year, for its age
#301 most complained-about 2010 vehicle
- Complaints
- 3
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2010 Forest River Cardinal problems
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No recalls for the 2010 Forest River Cardinal
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2010 Forest River Cardinal. Recalls can be announced at any time - this page updates daily.
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3 complaints about the 2010 Forest River Cardinal
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
In september 2011 while pulling my new 2010 forest river xlr, we had a tire explode down the middle. We had only been on the road for 20 minutes and traveling at 55 mph. We have less than 2400 miles on the tires. I personally check the tire pressure and lug nut on both my 5th wheel and truck before getting on the road. I notified lionshead specialty tire & wheel and they referred me to voma tire. Voma tire told me to submit pictures which I did and a estimate on the damages. I sent all this in and the...
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representative at voma sent a check for the damages to my 5th wheel and one tire. I ask about the rest of the tires and she state that she could not warrant the tires and would allow me $65.89/ Tire and + $10.00 Mounting for each tire. She stated that I should replace the tires and cut the dot number off and send them to her and she would issue me a check. After replacing the tires, cutting the dot numbers off and mailing them to voma, the person handling the case was hospitalized and now they refuse to reimburse me. This company scammed me. *Tr
Shackle plate bolts were tight with lock nuts but all of the bolt holes on the 8 shackle plates (2 on each plate so 16 holes) were wallered causing excessive tire wear, blowouts, and trailer fenderskirt damage. Forest river warranty administrator claims the consumer is responsible for checking shackle bolts however since the bolts were tight, damage could not be determined until it was too late. Fortunately the problem was detected by the consumer before the shackle plates broke and an accident occurred. Factory...
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replacement shackles were 1/2 inch thick whereas original parts were 1/4 inch thick. Forest river needs to use the thicker shackles initially rather than waiting to see if the trailer surpasses their one year warranty. Our unit was 14 months old but the problem would have developed sooner if we had traveled more miles. Had the shackle plates broke while traveling down one of the mountain passes in colorado, we may not be here to warn others. *Tr
Forest River Cardinal: every year compared
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| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 Forest River Cardinal | 3 | 0 | A | |
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Questions about the 2010 Forest River Cardinal
Does the 2010 Forest River Cardinal have any recalls?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2010 Forest River Cardinal right now. Recalls can be announced at any time, and this page checks NHTSA every day. You can also check your exact vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2010 Forest River Cardinal?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the wheels & tires (2), suspension (1).
How many complaints has the 2010 Forest River Cardinal had?
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on December 10, 2011 and the latest on May 11, 2012. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2010 Forest River Cardinal a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 83 out of 100 (grade A: far fewer problems than 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 2010 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