CarRecallWatchThe 2016 Forest River Cardinal has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Structure (1 report).
2016 Forest River Cardinal recalls
Window Vent Adhesive May Fail and Detach
Certain recreational vehicles equipped with Hehr 6400 Series windows may have an adhesive that bonds the vented portion of the window to the frame that can fail.
Trailer Placard Overstates Axle Capacity, Risking Overload and Crash
The Federal Placard on these Cardinal recreational trailers overstates the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) by 840 pounds per axle, and the Cargo Carrying Capacity (CCC) label is incorrect as a result.
Wrong tire pressure label can lead to blowouts
Some Cardinal recreational vehicles from the 2016 and 2017 model years may have a Federal Placard listing the wrong tire and rim combination.
Wrong weight label may lead to unsafe trailer loading
Certain 2016 Cardinal fifth wheel travel trailers have Federal Certification Placards that list an incorrect gross axle weight rating compared with what is actually installed on the trailer.
Most common 2016 Forest River Cardinal problems
Problem areas named in the 2 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Structure | 1 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Wheels | 1 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 |
What owners report
I CANNOT FIND ANY INFORMATION ON MY FIFTH WHEEL TRAILER WHEN ENTERING THE VIN ON MULTIPLE WEBSITES. THE ONLY THING I CAN FIND IS AN INCORRECT LENGTH AND AN ERROR CODE SAYING THE MODEL YEAR FOR THIS VEHICLE MAY BE INCORRECT. I AM TRYING TO RESALE THIS TRAILER AND I AM HAVING A DIFFICULT TIME DUE TO THIS. IF YOU LOOK AT A 2015 BROCHURE OF CARDINAL TRAILERS, MY 3450RL MODEL IS THERE. IF YOU LOOK AT A 2016 BROCHURE, MY MODEL IS NOT THERE. MY TRAILER IS A 2016 3450RL, HOWEVER, I DISAGREE. I DON'T KNOW IF THIS WAS A SHOW TRAILER AT SHOWS OR WHAT THE DEAL IS, BUT I WOULD HAVE LIKED TO HAVE KNOWN ALL OF THIS BEFORE I PURCHASED THIS THING NEW AT AN OUTRAGEOUS PRICE. I AM SUPER UPSIDE DOWN ON A 20
GOODYEAR MARATHON TIRES LESS THAN 3000 MILES, AIR PRESSURE 80 PSI LUG NUT TORQUED. RIGHT REAR TIRE BLEW WHILE DRIVING DOWN ]HIGHWAY 19 THRU OCALA NATIONAL FOREST AT 60 MILES PER HOUR. CAMPER IS EQUIPPED WITH TYRON STRAPS BUT STILL DID NOT PREVENT TIRE FROM TEARING FENDER OFF, WIRING, METAL DAMAGE,HYD LINE PUNCTURED AND FIBERGLASS DAMAGE.
2016 Forest River Cardinal questions
Does the 2016 Forest River Cardinal have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2016 Forest River Cardinal: Window Vent Adhesive May Fail and Detach; Trailer Placard Overstates Axle Capacity, Risking Overload and Crash; Wrong tire pressure label can lead to blowouts; Wrong weight label may lead to unsafe trailer loading. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Forest River Cardinal?
Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Structure (1), Electrical System (1), Wheels (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2016 Forest River Cardinal has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.