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Forest River recall 15-1304

Forest River calls it 15-1304. NHTSA filed it as campaign 21V145000 on Mar 8, 2021: equipment on the 2021 Forest River Cardinal and 1 other Forest River model, 309 vehicles potentially affected. One recall, two numbers — the dealer quotes the manufacturer’s, the federal record carries NHTSA’s.

What NHTSA has under this number

Source: 49 CFR Part 573 filings
NHTSA campaignVehiclesComponentFiledAffectedSeverity
21V1450002021 Forest River Cardinal and 1 other Forest River modelEquipmentMar 8, 2021309high
Problem 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. Risk A detached spare tire carrier can increase the risk of a crash or injury. Fix Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will secure the spare tire carrier, free of charge. The recall began March 24, 2021. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-296-7700. Forest River's number for this recall is 15-1304.

The manufacturer’s own words as filed for 21V145000. Every model year it covers, the build window and the filed PDFs →

Two numbers, one recall

Every safety recall carries two identifiers. 15-1304 is the number Forest River assigned in its own system: it is what appears on the owner letter, on the dealer’s service screen and on the repair order. 21V145000 is the number NHTSA filed the same recall under when the manufacturer reported it, and it is the one every federal record, this site included, is keyed on.

The repair is free by federal law for vehicles up to fifteen years old. Whether one particular vehicle is included is settled by its VIN against the manufacturer’s build list, not by its model year.

Check one specific vehicle

Both lookups check a VIN against the manufacturer’s own list and say whether the repair is still outstanding on that vehicle.

Common questions

Source: NHTSA, 49 CFR Part 573

Is 15-1304 the same recall as 21V145000?

Yes. 15-1304 is Forest River’s own number for it; 21V145000 is NHTSA’s. One recall, two references.

Which vehicles does 15-1304 cover?

2021 Forest River Cardinal and 1 other Forest River model, 309 vehicles by the manufacturer’s count. A recall covers a build range, so the VIN decides whether one particular vehicle is in it.

Does the 15-1304 repair cost anything?

No. The manufacturer must remedy a safety defect at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from first sale.