Forest River recalls 2020-2022 Cardinal RVs due to potential carbon monoxide leaks from generator compartments. Owners must have generator compartment inspected by dealers for proper sealant.
Carbon monoxide inside the vehicle can increase the risk of injury or death.
Forest River is recalling certain 2020-2022 Cardinal fifth wheel RVs because the generator compartment may not be sealed properly, allowing carbon monoxide to enter the vehicle. This poses a risk of injury or death if carbon monoxide builds up inside the RV.
Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless gas that can cause injury or death by reducing oxygen in the blood. If the generator compartment isn't sealed properly, carbon monoxide can leak into the RV and accumulate to dangerous levels.
Owners of 2020-2022 Forest River Cardinal fifth wheel RVs are affected. RV users who operate these vehicles without proper generator compartment sealing are most at risk.
This recall applies to Forest River Cardinal fifth wheel RVs from 2020 to 2022. The generator compartment may not be sealed properly, allowing carbon monoxide to enter the vehicle.
Dealers will inspect the generator compartment for proper sealant and apply sealant if necessary, free of charge.
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.
This recall applies to Forest River Cardinal fifth wheel RVs from 2020 to 2022. The generator compartment may not be sealed properly, allowing carbon monoxide to enter the vehicle.
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.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Forest River to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 21V988000 — Forest River Forest River Hello, I own a Forest River that is covered by recall 21V988000 from Forest River. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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