- 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 risk
- Carbon monoxide inside the vehicle can increase the risk of injury or death.
- The fix
- 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.
Vehicle safety record
2020 Forest River Cardinal Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2020 Forest River Cardinal with NHTSA, most often about the body, doors & structure (1). It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in December 2021 for the accessory generator. For comparison, the 2019 has 1 and the 2021 has 1.
NHTSA data checked
BFewer problems than a typical Cardinal year, for its age
#347 most complained-about 2020 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2020 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.
2020 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 2020 Forest River Cardinal
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Tl* the contact owns a 2020 forest river cardinal. The contact stated that the left and right anchor legs attached to the front end of the rv independently lowered while driving at high rates of speeds without warning. The manufacturer had been notified of the failure and informed the contact that the failure was a dealer issue. The contact had taken the vehicle to findlay rv (4530 boulder hwy, las vegas, nv 89121) where they had the vehicle serviced on three separate occasions, however, the failure persisted after each visit. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was 200. *Dt*jb*dt*jb*dt*dt*as
Forest River Cardinal: every year compared
All Cardinal years2020 Forest River Cardinal vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Forest River Cardinal | 1 | 1 | B | |
| 2020 Forest River Cherokee | 14 | 7 | F | Compare |
| 2020 Forest River Flagstaff | 11 | 2 | F | Compare |
| 2020 Forest River Cedar Creek | 5 | 3 | D | Compare |
| 2020 Forest River Cherokee Grey Wolf | 2 | 0 | D | Compare |
| 2020 Forest River Avenger | 1 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 2020 Forest River Dynamax | 1 | 0 | A | Compare |
| 2020 Forest River Berkshire | 1 | 5 | F | 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 2020 Forest River Cardinal
Does the 2020 Forest River Cardinal have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2020 Forest River Cardinal: accessory generator (December 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 2020 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 2020 Forest River Cardinal had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on July 6, 2020 and the latest on July 6, 2020. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2020 Forest River Cardinal a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 64 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 2020 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