Forest River recalls 2021 Cardinal and Wildcat RVs with misaligned furnace flues that could leak exhaust into living spaces, risking injury or death. Owners must contact customer service for free flue alignment.
A misaligned furnace flue can allow furnace exhaust to leak into the living space, increasing the risk of injury or death.
Forest River is recalling certain 2021 Cardinal and Wildcat RVs because the furnace flue can become misaligned during travel, potentially leaking exhaust into the living space and causing injury or death. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/80425-forest-river-2021-cardinal-vehicles-misaligned-furnace-flue-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/80425-forest-river-2021-cardinal-vehicles-misaligned-furnace-flue-risk · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #21V141000
“Forest River 2021 Cardinal Vehicles: Misaligned Furnace Flue Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/80425-forest-river-2021-cardinal-vehicles-misaligned-furnace-flue-risk. Based on NHTSA recall 21V141000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=21V141000).
The furnace flue may become misaligned because of insufficient furnace hold screws that allow movement during travel. This misalignment can cause furnace exhaust to leak into the living space, increasing the risk of injury or death.
Owners of 2021 Forest River Cardinal CAF345RLX, CAF366DVLE, CAF390FBX and Wildcat WCF336RLS, WCF368MB models are affected. RV owners traveling frequently are at higher risk due to the flue misalignment during movement.
Check for 2021 Cardinal CAF345RLX, CAF366DVLE, CAF390FBX or Wildcat WCF336RLS, WCF368MB models. The recall began March 24, 2021, and applies to vehicles sold during that time.
Call Forest River at 1-574-296-7700 to schedule free flue alignment.
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will secure the furnace and align the flue, free of charge. The recall began March 24, 2021. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-296-7700. Forest River's number for this recall is 15-1302.
The recall states that insufficient furnace hold screws allow the flue to move during travel, causing misalignment.
Check if your 2021 Cardinal CAF345RLX, CAF366DVLE, CAF390FBX or Wildcat WCF336RLS, WCF368MB model was sold after March 24, 2021.
Yes, the misaligned flue can leak furnace exhaust into living spaces, increasing the risk of injury or death.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Forest River to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 21V141000 — Forest River Forest River Hello, I own a Forest River that is covered by recall 21V141000 from Forest River. The official recall notice states: Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will secure the furnace and align the flue, free of charge. The recall began March 24, 2021. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-296-7700. Forest River's number for this recall is 15-1302. 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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