Forest River Cardinal — Accessories
High risk
Apr 17, 2024
Model years: 2021, 2022
On certain motorhomes and RV trailers, the circuit board for the LED light rings on the cooktop knobs could fail. As a result, the wiring and/or LED lights could overheat and melt.
Also affects: Dynamax Dx3, Dynamax Europa, Dynamax Force, Dynamax Isata, Forest River Cedar Creek
Forest River Cardinal — Accessories
High risk
Jul 8, 2022
Model years: 2022
On certain RV trailers and motorhomes, the fabric for the patio awning may not be properly attached. As a result, the awning could detach and fall from the vehicle.
Also affects: Coachmen Apex, Coachmen Brookstone, Coachmen Catalina, Coachmen Chaparral, Coachmen Chaparral Lite
Forest River Cardinal — Tires
High risk
Jan 7, 2022
Model years: 2021, 2022
Certain RV trailers were built with tires that may have a defect. As a result, the tire tread and belts could separate. If this happens, the tire could fail and suddenly lose air p
Also affects: Continental Cargo Tailwind, Prime Time Mfg Crusader, Prime Time Mfg Sanibel
Forest River Cardinal — Accessories
High risk
Dec 17, 2021
Model years: 2021, 2022
On certain RV trailers, the generator compartment may not be sealed properly. As a result, exhaust fumes and carbon monoxide could enter the trailer.
Forest River Cardinal — Structure
High risk
Jul 9, 2021
Model years: 2012, 2014, 2017, 2018, 2019
On certain RV trailers and motorhomes equipped with frameless windows, the adhesive that attaches the vented portion of the windows may fail. If this happens, the glass could separ
Also affects: Coachmen Cross Country, Coachmen Sportscoach, Forest River Berkshire, Forest River Blue Ridge, Forest River Fr3
Forest River Cardinal — Structure
High risk
Mar 8, 2021
Model years: 2021
Issue: On certain travel trailers, the spare tire carrier was not properly attached to the travel trailer. As a result, the tire and carrier could separate from the trailer. Safety
Also affects: Forest River Wildcat
Forest River Cardinal — Accessories
High risk
May 27, 2015
Model years: 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016
On certain fifth wheel and travel trailers, the HSM Quad Steps rivets that hold the steps together could loosen and fail. If the rivets were to fail, the steps could collapse which
Also affects: Dynamax Trilogy, Forest River Blue Ridge, Forest River Cedar Creek, Forest River Sandpiper, Forest River Sierra
Forest River Cardinal — Accessories
High risk
Jul 29, 2014
Model years: 2013, 2014
On certain travel trailers equipped with Frigidaire KG series microwaves, a defect in the microwave oven keypad could cause the oven to activate without pressing any keys. This cou
Also affects: Coachmen Brookstone, Coachmen Cross Country, Coachmen Pathfinder, Forest River Blue Ridge, Forest River Cedar Creek
Forest River Cardinal — Other
High risk
May 2, 2013
Model years: 2013, 2014
On certain fifth wheels, travel trailers and motorhomes, the electrical motor for the awning could become damaged, allowing the awning to unfurl unexpectedly. As a result, the awni
Also affects: Cargo Mate Eliminator, Coachmen Brookstone, Coachmen Catalina, Coachmen Chaparral, Coachmen Concord
Forest River Cardinal — Accessories
High risk
Oct 1, 2010
Model years: 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005
On certain motorhomes, fifth wheel and travel trailers, the plug-in remote control receiver used to operate the Dimplex electric fireplace or electric stove may overheat. This coul
Also affects: Forest River Georgetown, Forest River Cedar Creek, Forest River Sierra, Forest River Sandpiper, Forest River Salem
Forest River Cardinal — Other
High risk
Jun 27, 2008
Model years: 2004, 2005, 2006
On certain motorhomes, conventional travel trailers and fifth wheel travel trailers equipped with a Dometic Corporation refrigerator, a fatigue crack can develop in the boiler tube
Also affects: Forest River All American Sport, Forest River Auto Master, Forest River Auto Plus, Forest River Cedar Creek, Forest River Cherokee