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#BS-2021-FORCAR-4B502021 Forest River Cardinal
Based on reports from 2 owners and 6 recalls for this exact model.
Preliminary Verdict
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Based on 2 complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 6 recalls.
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Mechanic Inspection Checklist
1 owners reported structure issues.
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Top cost driver: Structure (1 reports).
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2021 Forest River Cardinal: Known Issues & Problem Areas
Structure Issues
Structure complaints account for 50% of all reports filed for the 2021 Forest River Cardinal, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA.
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Recall History (6 recalls)
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:FURNACE
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.
EQUIPMENT
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021 Cardinal CAF345RLX, CAF366DVLE, CAF390FBX and 2021 Wildcat WCF336RLS, WCF368MB vehicles. The furnace flue may become misaligned due to insufficient furnace hold screws that allow movement during travel.
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021 Cardinal and Wildcat Fifth Wheels trailers. The spare tire carrier may be installed incorrectly, allowing it to detach from the vehicle.
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ACCESSORY GENERATOR
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.
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Prime Time Sanibel, Crusader, Forest River Cardinal, and Continental Cargo fifth wheel trailers, equipped with certain Sailun tires, size ST235/80R16/G. Due to a manufacturing issue, the tires may experience a belt separation.
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NHTSA Complaints
Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 2 records for this vehicle.
NHTSA Recalls
Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 6 recalls found for this vehicle.
Repair Cost Data
Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.
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