Forest River recalls 2021 Cardinal trailers due to short furnace intake sleeve causing carbon monoxide poisoning risk. Owners must have intake sleeve installed by dealers to prevent exhaust from entering the trailer.
If exhaust enters the trailer, it can cause carbon monoxide poisoning, which can increase the risk of injury or death.
Forest River is recalling certain 2021 Cardinal fifth wheel trailers because the furnace intake sleeve is too short and doesn't connect properly to the exterior. This allows furnace exhaust to enter the trailer, potentially causing carbon monoxide poisoning which can lead to injury or death. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/80424-forest-river-2021-cardinal-trailer-recall-carbon-monoxide-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/80424-forest-river-2021-cardinal-trailer-recall-carbon-monoxide-risk · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #20V655000
“Forest River 2021 Cardinal Trailer Recall: Carbon Monoxide Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/80424-forest-river-2021-cardinal-trailer-recall-carbon-monoxide-risk. Based on NHTSA recall 20V655000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=20V655000).
The furnace intake sleeve is too short and doesn't connect properly to the exterior. This allows furnace exhaust to enter the trailer, where it can mix with air and cause carbon monoxide poisoning. Carbon monoxide poisoning can lead to injury or death if not detected.
Owners of 2021 Forest River Cardinal fifth wheel trailers are affected. Trailer users with furnaces are most at risk due to potential carbon monoxide exposure.
Check for 2021 Forest River Cardinal fifth wheel trailers. The recall began November 6, 2020, and affects models with a short furnace intake sleeve that doesn't connect properly to the exterior.
Call 1-574-296-7700 to confirm your trailer is affected and schedule installation of the correct intake sleeve.
Dealers will install the proper intake sleeve to allow for safe furnace connection without exhaust entering the trailer.
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install the correct intake sleeve to allow for proper connection on the furnace, free of charge. The recall began November 6, 2020. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-296-7700. Forest River's number for this recall is 15-1245.
The furnace intake sleeve is too short and doesn't connect properly to the exterior, allowing furnace exhaust to enter the trailer and potentially cause carbon monoxide poisoning.
Check if you own a 2021 Forest River Cardinal fifth wheel trailer. The recall began November 6, 2020, and affects models with a short furnace intake sleeve that doesn't connect properly to the exterior.
Contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-296-7700 to schedule installation of the correct intake sleeve by a dealer.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Forest River to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 20V655000 — Forest River Forest River Hello, I own a Forest River that is covered by recall 20V655000 from Forest River. The official recall notice states: Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install the correct intake sleeve to allow for proper connection on the furnace, free of charge. The recall began November 6, 2020. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-296-7700. Forest River's number for this recall is 15-1245. 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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