NHTSA Campaign 20V655000
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:FURNACE
Filed by Forest River, Inc..
NHTSA campaign 20V655000 covers 1 vehicle and concerns the equipment:recreational vehicle/trailer:lpg systems:furnace. The repair is free.
What this recall covers
- The defect
- 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.
- The risk
- If exhaust enters the trailer, it can cause carbon monoxide poisoning, which can increase the risk of injury or death.
- The fix
- 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.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by 20V655000 (1)
Forest River (1)
Is my vehicle affected?
Being on this list means your year, make and model fall inside campaign 20V655000. It does not mean your individual vehicle does: a campaign covers a range of VINs built in a specific window, and vehicles either side of that window are untouched.
Check the 17-character VIN from the driver-side dashboard or door jamb against NHTSA's lookup. If it is covered, the dealer must do the work free of charge, regardless of the vehicle's age or mileage.