NHTSA Recall 15V273000: Recreational vehicle/trailer (equipment)
Forest River, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 689 vehicles. It affects 5 models including the Forest River Cardinal.
| NHTSA campaign | 15V273000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 15-05062015-0034 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT › RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER |
| Report received | May 11, 2015 |
| Owner notification | June 11, 2015 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Dynamax, 2014 Cardinal trailers, and 2015 Cedar Creek, Sierra and Sandpiper trailers. In the affected vehicles, a rivet for the quad entry steps may shear and fail, causing the steps to give when being used.
Safety risk
If the rivet shears causing the quad step to fail, the step user may fall, increasing the risk of personal injury.
Remedy
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will remove the rivets and the step sections will be bolted together, free of charge. The recall began on June 11, 2015. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-389-4600. Forest River's number for this recall is 15-05062015-0034.
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 recall 15V273000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Forest River Cardinal | 2014 |
| Forest River Cedar Creek | 2015 |
| Forest River Dynamax | 2013, 2014, 2015 |
| Forest River Sandpiper | 2015 |
| Forest River Sierra | 2015 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.