FOREST RIVER CHEROKEE 2018: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 18V034000

Make Model Year
FOREST RIVER CHEROKEE 2018
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

Summary

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.

Consequence

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.

Remedy

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.

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.