2005 Cardinal Towables CAF29TS: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
4 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
45,508 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2005 model year. Data snapshot: . 1 complaints include usable failure mileage.
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Most common problems
Structure:Frame And Members is the most frequently named component, appearing in 1 of 4 complaints (25.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Structure:Frame And Members | 1 |
| Structure:Frame And Members:Underbody Shields | 1 |
| Tires | 1 |
| Tires:Tread/Belt | 1 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 |
Structure:Frame And Members: 1; Structure:Frame And Members:Underbody Shields: 1; Tires: 1; Tires:Tread/Belt: 1; Unknown Or Other: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 0 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 1 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 1; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
25,000 to 49,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (1). 3 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2007 | 2 |
| 2008 | 1 |
| 2011 | 1 |
2007: 2; 2008: 1; 2011: 1
Pattern summary
Structure:Frame And Members leads the component reports. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10199003 · 2007-08-09 (August 9, 2007)
TL*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.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10199003 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10199491 · 2007-08-14 (August 14, 2007)
TL*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 *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 45,508 miles reported. Look up ODI 10199491 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10239425 · 2008-08-22 (August 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 …
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10239425 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10395363 · 2011-04-09 (April 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 *BF PICTURES RECEIVED. 07/01/11 *TR
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10395363 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
0 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
No recall campaigns are recorded in this snapshot.