FOREST RIVER CHEROKEE 2017: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
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
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.
Pinched wires may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
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.
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.
