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2020 Forest River Cardinal problems

The most common problem on the 2020 Forest River Cardinal is body and structure. Its complaint count is close to a typical Cardinal model year.

Typical yearClose to a typical year
Owner complaints
1
Recalls
1
Worst area
Body

The worst 2020 Forest River Cardinal problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

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    1

Recalls 1

Equipment: electrical: accessory generatorReported December 17, 2021 · 111 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.
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.

Recall number 21V988000 · Recall details

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What 2020 Forest River Cardinal owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Jul 6, 2020 · Body · 200 miles · NV

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 the failure was a dealer issue. The contact had taken the vehicle to findlay rv (4530 boulder hwy, las vegas, nv 89121) where they had the vehicle serviced on three separate occasions, however, the failure persisted after each visit. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was 200. *dt*jb*dt*jb*dt*dt

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Is the 2020 Forest River Cardinal reliable?

Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2020 Forest River Cardinal, close to a typical Cardinal model year.

What is the most common problem with the 2020 Forest River Cardinal?

Body and structure, with 1 complaint.

How many recalls does the 2020 Forest River Cardinal have?

1 recall, covering equipment.

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