Forest River Cardinal (2021): Equipment
Recall 20V655000 · Oct 26, 2020 · Forest River, Inc.
69
vehicles affected
69
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 20V655000
- Date
- Oct 26, 2020
- Maker
- Forest River, Inc.
- Units affected
- 69
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Equipment > Recreational vehicle/trailer > Lpg systems > Furnace
- Model years
- 2021
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Poisoning
What is wrong
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021 Cardinal fifth wheel trailers. The fresh air intake sleeve for the furnace is too short and does not have proper connection of the furnace to the exterior, allowing furnace exhaust to enter the trailer.
What can happen
If exhaust enters the trailer, it can cause carbon monoxide poisoning, which can increase the risk of injury or death.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 1 model year in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Forest River | Cardinal | 2021 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 20V655000?
1 model: Forest River Cardinal (2021), about 69 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 20V655000?
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.
What can happen?
If exhaust enters the trailer, it can cause carbon monoxide poisoning, which can increase the risk of injury or death.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.