Complaints about the 2021 Forest River Cardinal peaked in 2025, with 1 filed
Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.
Trailer, Not Applicable, built in United States. Owner complaints on file from Aug 13, 2025 to Aug 13, 2025.
Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.
Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.
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| Campaign | Filed | Subject | Component | Vehicles | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24V-272 | Apr 17, 2024 | LED backlight circuit board in the cooktop range may fail, causing the board to overheat | Equipment | 4,480 | Not stated |
| 22V-004 | Jan 7, 2022 | Due to a manufacturing issue, the tires may experience a belt separation | Tires | 1,164 | Part replacement |
| 21V-988 | Dec 17, 2021 | Generator compartment may not be sealed properly, allowing carbon monoxide to enter the vehicle | Equipment | 111 | Repair or modification |
| 21V-145 | Mar 8, 2021 | Spare tire carrier may be installed incorrectly, allowing it to detach from the vehicle | Equipment | 309 | Repair or modification |
| 21V-141 | Mar 5, 2021 | Furnace flue may become misaligned due to insufficient furnace hold screws that allow movement during travel | Equipment | 21 | Repair or modification |
| 20V-655 | Oct 26, 2020 | 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… | Equipment | 69 | Repair or modification |
The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.
1 complaint on file, page 1 of 1.
Frame and Structural Integrity - Forest River Cardinal 366DLVE Doors and slide-outs open during transport. Cracks near the corners of upper deck slide openings. Separation of interior or exterior panels. Rub marks on floors under slide outs. Closet doors always coming off track in front bedroom. (cap) Excessive frame flex acknowledged by independent RV/trailer repair. Sawdust in the nose of the RV. Furniture rubbing walls or moving up and down or forward and back, every road trip. Unscrewing, loose, missing, or bent lag screws in the upper deck. Trim pieces on the front exterior move when hitched vs. unhitched. *Stress fractures in fiberglass on the side of the RV* Screws backing out and/or breaking on the slide in the upper deck. Cabinets pulling away from walls or ceiling. Trim pieces popping off or cracking due to shifting structure. (interior) Clunking or popping sounds when starting, stopping, or turning. Walls crinkling around windows and electrical outlets. Ceiling fan blades keep breaking. Tension rod curtains always drop out of window frame in transit. I have uploaded a few photos, additional photos upon request.
NHTSA complaint 11680535Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.