Vehicle recall 21V988000 · December 17, 2021
2020-2022 Forest River Cardinal
The generator compartment may not be sealed properly, allowing carbon monoxide to enter 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 2020-2022 Cardinal fifth wheel recreational vehicles. The generator compartment may not be sealed properly, allowing carbon monoxide to enter the vehicle.
- Consequence
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 21V988000
- Reported to NHTSA
- December 17, 2021
- Filed by
- Forest River, Inc.
- Manufacturer campaign
- 15-1444
- Owner notification
- January 5, 2022
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 111
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Equipment › Electrical › Accessory generator
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 (2020-2022): 2022, 2021, 2020
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