Vehicle recall 21V145000 · March 8, 2021
Forest River Cardinal and Wildcat
The spare tire carrier may be installed incorrectly, allowing it to detach from the vehicle.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- A detached spare tire carrier can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
- Remedy
- Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will secure the spare tire carrier, free of charge. The recall began March 24, 2021. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-296-7700. Forest River's number for this recall is 15-1304.
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 21V145000
- Reported to NHTSA
- March 8, 2021
- Filed by
- Forest River, Inc.
- Manufacturer campaign
- 15-1304
- Owner notification
- March 24, 2021
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 309
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailer; Tires › Temporary/emergency spare tire
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Forest River Cardinal (2021): 2021
- Forest River Wildcat (2021): 2021
Has your Forest River been repaired?
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