Forest River Cardinal recalls
NHTSA's records list 13 safety recalls covering the Forest River Cardinal since Nov. 1, 2016, for model years 2014-2022, 2024. The most recent was reported to NHTSA on Oct. 22, 2026.
Built by the Tribune's code from NHTSA's official records. No AI wrote this page. Updated Nov. 7, 2026.
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2024 Forest River Cardinal recalls 2
- Seating Power Cord May Have Inadequate Circuit Protection
Component: electrical system. 6,275 vehicles potentially affected.
- Pin Box May Separate from Vehicles Causing Crash
Component: trailer hitches. 100 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2022 Forest River Cardinal recalls 5
- LED Backlight Circuit Board Failure May Cause Fire
Component: equipment. 4,480 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Awning Fabric May Detach Causing Awning to Drop
Component: equipment. 49,295 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Loose Wiring May Cause Fire
Component: electrical system. 1,009 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Tire Belt Separation
Component: tires. 1,164 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Carbon Monoxide May Enter Cabin
Component: equipment. 111 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2021 Forest River Cardinal recalls 6
- LED Backlight Circuit Board Failure May Cause Fire
Component: equipment. 4,480 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Tire Belt Separation
Component: tires. 1,164 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Carbon Monoxide May Enter Cabin
Component: equipment. 111 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Spare Tire Carrier Incorrectly Installed
Component: equipment. 309 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Possible Furnace Exhaust Leak into Living Space
Component: equipment. 21 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Furnace Fresh Air Intake Sleeve Too Short
Component: equipment. 69 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2020 Forest River Cardinal recalls 1
- Carbon Monoxide May Enter Cabin
Component: equipment. 111 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2019 Forest River Cardinal recalls 1
- Window Adhesive Failure
Component: equipment. 825 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2018 Forest River Cardinal recalls 3
- Window Adhesive Failure
Component: equipment. 825 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Missing Secondary Egress Window
Component: structure. 53 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Incorrect GAWR on Federal Placard/Part 567
Component: equipment. 17 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2017 Forest River Cardinal recalls 2
- Window Adhesive Failure
Component: equipment. 825 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Incorrect GAWR on Federal Placard/Part 567
Component: equipment. 17 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2016 Forest River Cardinal recalls 2
- Window Adhesive Failure
Component: equipment. 825 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Incorrect GAWR on Federal Placard/Part 567
Component: equipment. 17 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2015 Forest River Cardinal recalls 1
- Window Adhesive Failure
Component: equipment. 825 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2014 Forest River Cardinal recalls 1
- Window Adhesive Failure
Component: equipment. 825 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Counted and listed by the Tribune's code from NHTSA's recall records. A recall appears under every model year it covers.