2024 FOREST RIVER CARDINAL
1 recalls — 0 complaints
24V265000 Apr 12, 2024
TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2024 Cardinal and Wildcat Fifth Wheels trailers. The operator may utilize the rear towing hitch without locking the turning point fifth wheel hitch into the "Conventional Transport" position.
Consequence
Towing while in a different position can cause the upper front structure to break and the pin box to separate from the vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will install a warning label to the hitch and rear wall of the vehicle, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 6, 2024. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-296-7700. Forest River's number for this recall is 15-1755.
No complaints found for this vehicle.
FOREST RIVER CARDINAL — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the FOREST RIVER CARDINAL across all model years (1997–2024).
48
Total Recalls
81
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
1
Reported Crashes
2
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
FOREST RIVER CARDINAL — Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 (current) | 1 | 0 | |
| 2023 | 0 | 3 | View |
| 2022 | 5 | 0 | View |
| 2021 | 6 | 2 | View |
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | View |
| 2019 | 1 | 2 | View |
| 2018 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 2017 | 3 | 11 | View |
| 2016 | 4 | 4 | View |
| 2015 | 1 | 17 | View |
| 2014 | 4 | 1 | View |
| 2013 | 2 | 2 | View |
| 2012 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 2010 | 0 | 3 | View |
| 2009 | 1 | 5 | View |
| 2008 | 0 | 2 | View |
| 2006 | 1 | 7 | View |
| 2005 | 2 | 6 | View |
| 2004 | 2 | 3 | View |
| 2003 | 3 | 1 | View |
| 2002 | 2 | 1 | View |
| 2001 | 2 | 2 | View |
| 2000 | 1 | 2 | View |
| 1999 | 1 | 3 | View |
| 1998 | 1 | 2 | View |
| 1997 | 1 | 0 | View |