2005 Cardinal Towables CAF29TS recalls and problems

There are no safety recalls for the 2005 Cardinal Towables CAF29TS, but owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA.

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Recalls may cover only some 2005 Cardinal Towables CAF29TS vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2005 Cardinal Towables CAF29TS problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Tires	2
Structure	2
Unknown or Other	1

Most reported parts

Tires › Tread/Belt — 1
Structure › Frame and Members › Underbody Shields — 1
Structure › Frame and Members — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 45,508 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2005 Cardinal Towables CAF29TS complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Structure · reported Apr 9, 2011

Various rv companies used frames made by 'lippert components' during production in the mid 2005 era. There is an issue of these frames cracking in the area of the axles. A catastrophic failure would result in loss on control. Lippert is aware of this issue, issued 'lip sheet-0315 rev a' to document the repairs. There should be a recall to inspect & modify as required. Updated 05/26/11 pictures received. 07/01/11

Unknown or Other · reported Aug 22, 2008

Ref. Dometic national recall 08e-032. I have tried to get resolution of the refrigerator fire hazard under recall for my 2005 5th wheel rv. I have contacted three (3) recommended vendor svc. Agents but to no avail. None will perform the work for the fee offered by dometic. Normally, the required safety kit is easily installed on most ref. Units without much effort; however, for my rv configuration, the ref. Will have to be removed, the gas line relocated, and the safety kit installed. Attempts to seek resolution with the dometic agent has fallen on deaf ears. My complaint is that a fire hazard…

Tires · at 45,508 miles · reported Aug 14, 2007

The contact owns a 2005 cardinal towables caf29ts. While driving 60 MPH, the front passenger side tire blew out. The contact pulled over and replaced the tire with a spare. The undercarriage and the thunder walls of the vehicle were damaged. The vehicle has kenda tires, size lt235/85r16 (Na). The VIN was verified, but appears to be invalid. The failure mileage was 4,000. No other vehicle information was available. The consumer provided the repair invoices. Updated 09/07/07

Tires · reported Aug 9, 2007

The contact owns a 2005 forest river cardinal lx (Fifth wheel). While 65 MPH, the tread separated from the passenger side right tire. There were no injuries and there was minor damage to the fifth wheel. The manufacture has been notified.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 Cardinal Towables CAF29TS have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2005 Cardinal Towables CAF29TS as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.

What is the most common problem with the 2005 Cardinal Towables CAF29TS?

Owners report tires problems most often (2 reports), followed by structure (2). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 45,508 miles.

Are Cardinal Towables recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Cardinal Towables dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.