2020 Forest River Cardinal Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Cardinal years
- Not enough data 13th of 26 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2020 Forest River Cardinal. That ranks 13th out of 26 Cardinal model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is structure (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 200 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2020 Forest River Cardinal problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 1 | 100% | 200 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2020 Forest River Cardinal recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Equipment:electrical:accessory generator
Problem: 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.
Risk: Carbon monoxide inside the vehicle can increase the risk of injury or death.
Fix: 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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Tl* the contact owns a 2020 forest river cardinal. The contact stated that the left and right anchor legs attached to the front end of the rv independently lowered while driving at high rates of speeds without warning. The manufacturer had been notified of the failure and informed the contact that…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2020 Forest River Cardinal?
Owners most often report structure problems. The top one, structure, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2020 Forest River Cardinal?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2020 Forest River Cardinal a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Cardinal model years, the 2020 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.