Recalls for your 2018 Forest River Cardinal

Recalls for 2018 Forest River Cardinal

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9 recalls found.
All Forest River Recalls

DEFECT #1 - STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR/WINDOW:EMERGENCY EXIT


Posted on: 2018-02-02
Description
Forest river, inc.  (forest river) is recalling certain 2018 cardinal recreational trailers, models caf3045rlle, caf304sr, caf322ds and caf392rd.  These vehicles were manufactured without an emergency exit window in the rear wall of the vehicle.

Consequence
Without a secondary means of escape from the vehicle, a person may be trapped inside the vehicle during an emergency, which could increase the risk of injury.

Corrective Action
Forest river will notify owners, and dealers will install an emergency exit window, free of charge.  The recall began on february 14, 2018.  Owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-574-206-7600.  Forest river's number for this recall is 15-0626.

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.

DEFECT #2 - STRUCTURE


Posted on: 2021-07-09
Description
Forest river, inc.  (forest river) is recalling certain 2015-2017 coachmen cross country, 2015 coachmen encore, 2016-2020 coachmen mirada, 2018-2021 coachmen sportscoach, 2019-2021 forest river berkshire, 2011-2016 forest river blue ridge, 2014-2019 forest river cardinal, 2014-2020 forest river cedar creek, 2014-2021 forest river georgetown, 2019 forest river legacy, and 2017-2018 forest river riverstone recreational vehicles equipped with hehr 6400 series windows.  The adhesive that bonds the vented portion of the window may fail.

Consequence
Adhesive failure may cause the vent portion of the window to detach, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect the windows, and replace the vent if necessary, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed september 2, 2021.  Owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-574-825-8600.  Forest river's number for this recall is 51-1380.

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.  

DEFECT #3 - EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER


Posted on: 2021-07-09
Description
Forest river, inc.  (forest river) is recalling certain 2015-2017 coachmen cross country, 2015 coachmen encore, 2016-2020 coachmen mirada, 2018-2021 coachmen sportscoach, 2019-2021 forest river berkshire, 2011-2016 forest river blue ridge, 2014-2019 forest river cardinal, 2014-2020 forest river cedar creek, 2014-2021 forest river georgetown, 2019 forest river legacy, and 2017-2018 forest river riverstone recreational vehicles equipped with hehr 6400 series windows.  The adhesive that bonds the vented portion of the window may fail.

Consequence
Adhesive failure may cause the vent portion of the window to detach, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect the windows, and replace the vent if necessary, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed september 2, 2021.  Owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-574-825-8600.  Forest river's number for this recall is 51-1380.

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.  

DEFECT #4 - STRUCTURE


Posted on: 2021-07-09
Description
Forest river, inc.  (forest river) is recalling certain 2015-2017 coachmen cross country, 2015 coachmen encore, 2016-2020 coachmen mirada, 2018-2021 coachmen sportscoach, 2019-2021 forest river berkshire, 2011-2016 forest river blue ridge, 2014-2019 forest river cardinal, 2014-2020 forest river cedar creek, 2014-2021 forest river georgetown, 2019 forest river legacy, and 2017-2018 forest river riverstone recreational vehicles equipped with hehr 6400 series windows.  The adhesive that bonds the vented portion of the window may fail.

Consequence
Adhesive failure may cause the vent portion of the window to detach, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect the windows, and replace the vent if necessary, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed september 2, 2021.  Owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-574-825-8600.  Forest river's number for this recall is 51-1380.

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.  

DEFECT #5 - EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER


Posted on: 2021-07-09
Description
Forest river, inc.  (forest river) is recalling certain 2015-2017 coachmen cross country, 2015 coachmen encore, 2016-2020 coachmen mirada, 2018-2021 coachmen sportscoach, 2019-2021 forest river berkshire, 2011-2016 forest river blue ridge, 2014-2019 forest river cardinal, 2014-2020 forest river cedar creek, 2014-2021 forest river georgetown, 2019 forest river legacy, and 2017-2018 forest river riverstone recreational vehicles equipped with hehr 6400 series windows.  The adhesive that bonds the vented portion of the window may fail.

Consequence
Adhesive failure may cause the vent portion of the window to detach, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect the windows, and replace the vent if necessary, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed september 2, 2021.  Owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-574-825-8600.  Forest river's number for this recall is 51-1380.

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.  

DEFECT #6 - STRUCTURE


Posted on: 2021-07-09
Description
Forest river, inc.  (forest river) is recalling certain 2015-2017 coachmen cross country, 2015 coachmen encore, 2016-2020 coachmen mirada, 2018-2021 coachmen sportscoach, 2019-2021 forest river berkshire, 2011-2016 forest river blue ridge, 2014-2019 forest river cardinal, 2014-2020 forest river cedar creek, 2014-2021 forest river georgetown, 2019 forest river legacy, and 2017-2018 forest river riverstone recreational vehicles equipped with hehr 6400 series windows.  The adhesive that bonds the vented portion of the window may fail.

Consequence
Adhesive failure may cause the vent portion of the window to detach, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect the windows, and replace the vent if necessary, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed september 2, 2021.  Owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-574-825-8600.  Forest river's number for this recall is 51-1380.

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.  

DEFECT #7 - EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER


Posted on: 2021-07-09
Description
Forest river, inc.  (forest river) is recalling certain 2015-2017 coachmen cross country, 2015 coachmen encore, 2016-2020 coachmen mirada, 2018-2021 coachmen sportscoach, 2019-2021 forest river berkshire, 2011-2016 forest river blue ridge, 2014-2019 forest river cardinal, 2014-2020 forest river cedar creek, 2014-2021 forest river georgetown, 2019 forest river legacy, and 2017-2018 forest river riverstone recreational vehicles equipped with hehr 6400 series windows.  The adhesive that bonds the vented portion of the window may fail.

Consequence
Adhesive failure may cause the vent portion of the window to detach, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect the windows, and replace the vent if necessary, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed september 2, 2021.  Owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-574-825-8600.  Forest river's number for this recall is 51-1380.

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.  

DEFECT #8 - STRUCTURE


Posted on: 2021-07-09
Description
Forest river, inc.  (forest river) is recalling certain 2015-2017 coachmen cross country, 2015 coachmen encore, 2016-2020 coachmen mirada, 2018-2021 coachmen sportscoach, 2019-2021 forest river berkshire, 2011-2016 forest river blue ridge, 2014-2019 forest river cardinal, 2014-2020 forest river cedar creek, 2014-2021 forest river georgetown, 2019 forest river legacy, and 2017-2018 forest river riverstone recreational vehicles equipped with hehr 6400 series windows.  The adhesive that bonds the vented portion of the window may fail.

Consequence
Adhesive failure may cause the vent portion of the window to detach, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect the windows, and replace the vent if necessary, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed september 2, 2021.  Owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-574-825-8600.  Forest river's number for this recall is 51-1380.

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.  

DEFECT #9 - EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER


Posted on: 2021-07-09
Description
Forest river, inc.  (forest river) is recalling certain 2015-2017 coachmen cross country, 2015 coachmen encore, 2016-2020 coachmen mirada, 2018-2021 coachmen sportscoach, 2019-2021 forest river berkshire, 2011-2016 forest river blue ridge, 2014-2019 forest river cardinal, 2014-2020 forest river cedar creek, 2014-2021 forest river georgetown, 2019 forest river legacy, and 2017-2018 forest river riverstone recreational vehicles equipped with hehr 6400 series windows.  The adhesive that bonds the vented portion of the window may fail.

Consequence
Adhesive failure may cause the vent portion of the window to detach, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect the windows, and replace the vent if necessary, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed september 2, 2021.  Owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-574-825-8600.  Forest river's number for this recall is 51-1380.

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.