The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·22V004000·Announced 2022-07-01

2022 Forest River Cardinal Trailers Recalled for Tire Belt Separation

Forest River, Inc. is recalling certain 2021-2022 fifth wheel trailers equipped with defective Sailun tires that may experience belt separation. The defect could cause loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (tire belt separation) that could cause loss of control and crashes. No injuries or deaths have been reported, so the score is capped at High per the rubric for theoretical hazards.

Plain-English summary

Forest River, Inc. is recalling certain 2021-2022 fifth wheel trailers, including Prime Time Sanibel, Crusader, Forest River Cardinal, and Continental Cargo models, that are equipped with Sailun tires size ST235/80R16/G.

The tires may experience belt separation due to a manufacturing defect. When a belt separates, it could lead to loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Affected owners were notified by mail on February 1, 2022. Dealers will inspect the tire DOT codes and replace the tires as necessary at no cost. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-4995 (recall number 51-1449) to arrange service.

For additional information, owners may contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov.

The recalled product

Product
2022 FOREST RIVER CARDINAL
Brand
FOREST RIVER
Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Fifth Wheel Trailer
Hazard
  • tire-belt-separation
  • loss-of-vehicle-control
Affected units
1,164

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (4)

  • CARDINAL
  • SANIBEL
  • CONTINENTAL CARGO
  • CRUSADER

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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