Forest River recalls 2021 Cardinal trailers with certain Sailun tires due to potential belt separation causing loss of vehicle control. Owners must have tires inspected and replaced if needed.
Belt separation could lead to loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Forest River is recalling 2021 Cardinal trailers with specific Sailun tires because a manufacturing defect could cause belt separation, leading to loss of vehicle control and crash risk. Affected owners should have their tires inspected by dealers. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/80427-forest-river-cardinal-2021-tires-recall-belt-separation-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/80427-forest-river-cardinal-2021-tires-recall-belt-separation-risk · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #22V004000
“Forest River Cardinal 2021 Tires Recall: Belt Separation Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/80427-forest-river-cardinal-2021-tires-recall-belt-separation-risk. Based on NHTSA recall 22V004000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=22V004000).
The tires may experience belt separation due to a manufacturing defect. This can cause loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash during normal use.
Owners of 2021 Forest River Cardinal trailers with certain Sailun tires (size ST235/80R16/G) are affected. Trailer operators using these tires without inspection are at higher risk.
Check for the tire size ST235/80R16/G on the tire sidewall. The recall applies to 2021-2022 Forest River Cardinal trailers with these specific Sailun tires.
Dealers will inspect the tire DOT codes to determine if replacement is necessary.
Reach out to Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-4995 for assistance with the recall.
Dealers will inspect the tire DOT codes, and replace the tires as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 1, 2022. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-4995. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1449.
Due to a manufacturing issue, the tires may experience belt separation, which could lead to loss of vehicle control and crash risk.
Dealers will inspect the tires and replace them if necessary; no immediate action is required.
Contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-4995 to have your tires inspected 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 22V004000 — Forest River Forest River Hello, I own a Forest River that is covered by recall 22V004000 from Forest River. The official recall notice states: Dealers will inspect the tire DOT codes, and replace the tires as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 1, 2022. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-4995. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1449. 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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