CarRecallWatch- Component
- EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ACCESSORY GENERATOR
- 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.
- Risk
- Carbon monoxide inside the vehicle can increase the risk of injury or death.
- Remedy
- 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.
- 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.nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
The generator compartment on certain fifth wheel RVs may not be sealed properly. If this happens, carbon monoxide, a colorless and odorless gas, can enter the vehicle.
Carbon monoxide inside the vehicle can increase the risk of injury or death. Owners should take this seriously and have the recall repair completed as soon as possible. The repair is free: an authorized dealer will inspect the generator compartment for proper sealant and apply sealant if needed. Owners who have questions can contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-296-7700.
To check whether your vehicle has any open recalls, enter your VIN on the NHTSA recall lookup page or ask your dealer.
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Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Forest River Cardinal | 202020212022 |
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