Safety Recall NHTSA · 21V988000 Reported December 17, 2021

Carbon monoxide may enter cabin

Forest River, Inc. · Equipment · 111 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
21V988000
Manufacturer Campaign
15-1444
Manufacturer
Component
Equipment
Vehicles Affected
111
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
December 17, 2021
Completion Rate
45.05

Defect Summary

Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2020-2022 cardinal fifth wheel recreational vehicles. the generator compartment may not be sealed properly, allowing carbon monoxide to enter the vehicle.

Safety Consequence

Carbon monoxide inside the vehicle can increase the risk of injury or death.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect the generator compartment for proper sealant and apply sealant if necessary, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed january 5, 2022. owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-574-296-7700. forest river's number for this recall is 15-1444.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Forest River, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 21V988000 or campaign 15-1444.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 21V988000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 21V988000?

NHTSA recall 21V988000 was issued by Forest River, Inc. on December 17, 2021. It addresses: Carbon monoxide may enter cabin. The recall affects approximately 111 vehicles, with the defect involving the Equipment component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Forest River, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 21V988000 or the manufacturer campaign number 15-1444. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.