FOREST RIVER 2001 FOREST RIVER CARDINAL Recall
Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2001 FOREST RIVER CARDINAL
Brand
FOREST RIVER
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2001
FOREST RIVER, INC. is recalling certain 2001 FOREST RIVER CARDINAL vehicles due to equipment issues. AN OVERHEATED RECEIVER COULD CAUSE A FIRE..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
FOREST RIVER IS RECALLING CERTAIN RECREATIONAL VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH DIMPLEX ELECTRAFLAME, SYMPHONY, OR OPTIFLAME BRANDED ELECTRIC FIREPLACES, STOVES, AND FIREPLACE INSERTS. THE PLUG IN REMOTE CONTROL RECEIVER FOR THE FIREPLACE CAN OVERHEAT.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
AN OVERHEATED RECEIVER COULD CAUSE A FIRE.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
FOREST RIVER IS WORKING WITH DIMPLEX AND DIMPLEX WILL PROVIDE OWNERS A FREE REPLACEMENT PLUG-IN REMOTE CONTROL KIT. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 28, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DIMPLEX NORTH AMERICA CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-888-346-7539.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026