NHTSA Campaign Id 21V145000; Date: Mar. 8, 2021
a detached spare tire carrier can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
2021 Forest River Cardinal; 2021 Forest River Wildcat
Component: Tires:temporary/emergency Spare Tire
Manufactured by: Forest River, Inc.
Affected Units:: 309
forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2021 cardinal and wildcat fifth wheels trailers. the spare tire carrier may be installed incorrectly, allowing it to detach from the vehicle.
forest river will notify owners, and dealers will secure the spare tire carrier, free of charge. the recall is expected to begin april 17, 2021. owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-574-296-7700. forest river's number for this recall is 15-1304.
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.
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