How many recalls does the 2012 Forest River Cardinal have?

The 2012 Forest River Cardinal has no NHTSA safety recalls on record.

How do I check if my 2012 Forest River Cardinal has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 2012 Forest River Cardinal?

Of 1 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is wheels.

2012 Forest River Cardinal Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 2012 Forest River Cardinal. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA, most often about the wheels. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

WHEELS

Total complaints1

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“3 cracks in the aluminum wheels on the front left of the rv trailer.”

WHEELS · reported 2015-10-20

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2012 Forest River Cardinal as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.