- The problem
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Coachmen Cross Country, 2015 Coachmen Encore, 2016-2020 Coachmen Mirada, 2018-2021 Coachmen Sportscoach, 2019-2021 Forest River Berkshire, 2011-2016 Forest River Blue Ridge, 2014-2019 Forest River Cardinal, 2014-2020 Forest River Cedar Creek, 2014-2021 Forest River Georgetown, 2019 Forest River Legacy, and 2017-2018 Forest River Riverstone recreational vehicles equipped with Hehr 6400 Series windows. The adhesive that bonds the vented portion of the window may fail.
- The risk
- Adhesive failure may cause the vent portion of the window to detach, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
- The fix
- Dealers will inspect the windows, and replace the vent if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 2, 2021. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-8600. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1380.
Vehicle safety record
2014 Forest River Cardinal Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2014 Forest River Cardinal with NHTSA, most often about the visibility & wipers (1). It is covered by 4 recalls, the latest in July 2021 for the recreational vehicle / trailer. For comparison, the 2013 has 2 and the 2015 has 11.
NHTSA data checked
DMore problems than a typical Cardinal year, for its age
#405 most complained-about 2014 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 4
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2014 Forest River Cardinal problems
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2014 Forest River Cardinal recalls 4
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
- The problem
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Dynamax, 2014 Cardinal trailers, and 2015 Cedar Creek, Sierra and Sandpiper trailers. In the affected vehicles, a rivet for the quad entry steps may shear and fail, causing the steps to give when being used.
- The risk
- If the rivet shears causing the quad step to fail, the step user may fall, increasing the risk of personal injury.
- The fix
- Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will remove the rivets and the step sections will be bolted together, free of charge. The recall began on June 11, 2015. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-389-4600. Forest River's number for this recall is 15-05062015-0034.
- The problem
- Forest River Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Georgetown, Sunseeker, Forester, Cross Country, Pathfinder, Cardinal, Blue Ridge, Cedar Creek, and Brookstone recreational vehicles manufactured March 11, 2013, through April 26, 2013 and equipped with certain Frigidaire Convection Microwave models CFMV152CLB and CFMV154CLS. The microwave may start on it's own and begin heating when unattended.
- The risk
- If the microwave starts on its own and there are contents inside, a fire could result.
- The fix
- Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will repair the membrane/keypad component, free of charge. The recall began in February 2015. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-800-353-7383.
- The problem
- Forest River is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Forest River models Blue Ridge, Cardinal, Cherokee, Columbus, EVO, Georgetown, Flagstaff, Forester, Lexington, Puma, Rockwood, Sabre, Salem, Sandpiper, Sandstorm, Sierra, Stealth, Sunseeker, Wildcat, Wildwood, Work and Play and XLR; Coachmen models Brookstone, Catalina, Chaparral, Concord, Encounter, Freedom Express, Freelander, Leprechaun, Mirada, Pursuit, and Sportcoach; Prime Time models Avenger, Crusader, Lacrosse, Saniber, and Tracer; Palomino model Maverick Truck Camper; Cargo Mate model Eliminator and Shasta models Revere, Phoenix recreational vehicles manufactured from February 13, 2013, through April 18, 2013. Due to a design change in the power awning motor assembly, the motor assembly screws may unknowingly shear.
- The risk
- If the motor assembly screws shear, it is possible that the awning can unfurl unexpectedly, either while the vehicle is at rest or while in transit, increasing the risk of personal injury or a vehicle crash.
- The fix
- Forest River will notify owners and Dometic staff will replace the affected motors with motors of a different design. The safety recall began on July 29, 2013. Owners may contact Forest River at 1-574-389-4600 or Dometic at 1-888-447-0003 for more information. Owners are being instructed not to drive their vehicle until repairs can be performed.
What owners say
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1 complaints about the 2014 Forest River Cardinal
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 forest river cardinal. The contact stated that while the rv was being driven at approximately 70 mph, the emergency exit window independently detached from the rv. The contact stated that upon reaching their destination they were informed that the window was missing. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the entire frame would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 200. The vin was not available.
Forest River Cardinal: every year compared
All Cardinal years2014 Forest River Cardinal vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 Forest River Cardinal | 1 | 4 | D | |
| 2014 Forest River Crusader | 7 | 1 | D | Compare |
| 2014 Forest River Cherokee | 5 | 3 | D | Compare |
| 2014 Forest River Forester | 3 | 3 | D | Compare |
| 2014 Forest River Flagstaff | 2 | 2 | C | Compare |
| 2014 Forest River FR3 | 2 | 1 | A | Compare |
| 2014 Forest River Berkshire | 2 | 3 | C | Compare |
| 2014 Forest River Avenger | 1 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 2014 Forest River Blue Ridge | 1 | 3 | D | 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 2014 Forest River Cardinal
Does the 2014 Forest River Cardinal have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2014 Forest River Cardinal: recreational vehicle / trailer (July 2021); recreational vehicle / trailer (May 2015); recreational vehicle / trailer (July 2014); equipment (May 2013). 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 2014 Forest River Cardinal?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the visibility & wipers (1).
How many complaints has the 2014 Forest River Cardinal had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on March 31, 2017 and the latest on March 31, 2017. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2014 Forest River Cardinal a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 35 out of 100 (grade D: more 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 2014 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