- 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
2019 Forest River Cardinal Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2019 Forest River Cardinal with NHTSA, most often about the body, doors & structure (1). It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in July 2021 for the recreational vehicle / trailer. For comparison, the 2018 has 0 and the 2020 has 1.
NHTSA data checked
BFewer problems than a typical Cardinal year, for its age
#368 most complained-about 2019 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2019 Forest River Cardinal problems
Share of all 1 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
2019 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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1 complaints about the 2019 Forest River Cardinal
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Rv fiberglass is cracking and delaminating because of frame is given to much think they call it frame flexing the fifthwheel hitch Has a lot of frame flexing in it now where before had very little I feel like something is come unwelded and is loose with the hitch contacted Forest River about it they basically told me I was on my own my warranty went out in 2020 this was a $65,000 fifthwheel and have structure failure with and they don't want to help you or talk to you about it I thought well ok maybe I am one in a...
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million but after researching this somebody should have made lippert frames do a recall on these there all over the internet with the same problems different manufacturers but same frame I contacted them a year when all of this started and they did the same thing then try to brush it off as owners fault please I need some help on this issue
Forest River Cardinal: every year compared
All Cardinal years2019 Forest River Cardinal vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Forest River Cardinal | 1 | 1 | B | |
| 2019 Forest River Cherokee | 9 | 6 | F | Compare |
| 2019 Forest River Flagstaff | 7 | 6 | F | Compare |
| 2019 Forest River Berkshire | 6 | 9 | F | Compare |
| 2019 Forest River Cedar Creek | 2 | 3 | C | Compare |
| 2019 Forest River Forester | 1 | 2 | C | Compare |
| 2019 Forest River Cardinal Luxury | 1 | 0 | - | 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 2019 Forest River Cardinal
Does the 2019 Forest River Cardinal have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2019 Forest River Cardinal: recreational vehicle / trailer (July 2021). 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 2019 Forest River Cardinal?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the body, doors & structure (1).
How many complaints has the 2019 Forest River Cardinal had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on February 6, 2024 and the latest on February 6, 2024. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2019 Forest River Cardinal a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 69 out of 100 (grade B: 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 2019 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