FOREST RIVER CHEROKEE 2017: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 18V034000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FOREST RIVER | CHEROKEE | 2017 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2018-02-14 | 2018-01-11 | 2018-01-12 |
Production Dates: 2017-03-20 - 2017-10-30
Manufacturers Involved: Forest River, Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 17A-0609
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 223
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Forest River, Inc. "Forest River" is recalling certain 2017-2018 Forest River Cherokee travel trailers. On the affected trailers, a 14 gauge and a 12 gauge neutral wire for the 110V Air Conditioning were connected to the same lug in the 120V panel neutral bus bar.
If both wires were connected to same lug, the smaller wire may overheat and fail due to trying to handle a higher load, thereby increasing the risk of an electrical fire.
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will relocate the subject wire to another 14 gauge terminal, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on February 14, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-260-499-2100. Forest River's number for this recall is 17A-0609.
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.
