FOREST RIVER CHEROKEE 2017: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 17V838000

Make Model Year
FOREST RIVER CHEROKEE 2017
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2018-02-07 2017-12-21 2017-12-28

Production Dates: 2015-01-07 - 2017-09-12

Manufacturers Involved: Forest River, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 64-0456

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 3297

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Forest River, Inc. "Forest River" is recalling certain 2015-2018 Cascade and Cherokee recreational trailers. The trailer wiring may have been improperly routed, allowing the wires to be pinched between the chassis and the vehicle body.

Consequence

Pinched wires may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the trailers, rerouting the wires, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on February 7, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-541-644-8072. Forest River's number for this recall is 64-0456.

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.