CarRecallWatch- Component
- EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:FURNACE
- Problem
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021 Cardinal fifth wheel trailers. The fresh air intake sleeve for the furnace is too short and does not have proper connection of the furnace to the exterior, allowing furnace exhaust to enter the trailer.
- Risk
- If exhaust enters the trailer, it can cause carbon monoxide poisoning, which can increase the risk of injury or death.
- Remedy
- Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install the correct intake sleeve to allow for proper connection on the furnace, free of charge. The recall began November 6, 2020. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-296-7700. Forest River's number for this recall is 15-1245.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
The fresh air intake sleeve for the furnace in certain 2021 fifth wheel trailers is too short and does not connect properly to the outside of the trailer. As a result, furnace exhaust can enter the living space.
Exhaust entering the trailer can cause carbon monoxide poisoning, which can increase the risk of injury or death. If you own an affected trailer, contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-296-7700 and reference recall number 15-1245. Forest River will notify owners, and an authorized dealer will install the correct intake sleeve free of charge. You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Forest River Cardinal | 2021 |
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