FOREST RIVER CARDINAL 2018: STRUCTURE:EMERGENCY:ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXIT
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 18V081000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FOREST RIVER | CARDINAL | 2018 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2018-02-14 | 2018-01-30 | 2018-02-02 |
Production Dates: 2017-09-19 - 2018-06-26
Manufacturers Involved: Forest River, Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 15-0626
Component: STRUCTURE:EMERGENCY:ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXIT
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 53
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Forest River, Inc. "Forest River" is recalling certain 2018 Cardinal recreational trailers, models CAF3045RLLE, CAF304SR, CAF322DS and CAF392RD. These vehicles were manufactured without an emergency exit window in the rear wall of the vehicle.
Without a secondary means of escape from the vehicle, a person may be trapped inside the vehicle during an emergency, which could increase the risk of injury.
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install an emergency exit window, free of charge. The recall began on February 14, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-206-7600. Forest River's number for this recall is 15-0626.
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.
