FOREST RIVER CHEROKEE 2019: EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 18V752000

Make Model Year
FOREST RIVER CHEROKEE 2019
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2018-11-27 2018-10-25 2018-10-29

Production Dates: 2018-07-27 - 2018-09-21

Manufacturers Involved: Forest River, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 75-0867

Component: EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 3606

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Forest River, Inc. "Forest River" is recalling certain 2018-2019 Cherokee Alpha Wolf and 2019 Cherokee Arctic Wolf recreational trailers. The awnings may have been mounted with fasteners that are insufficient in length and/or quantity, possibly resulting in the awning arm detaching from the wall.

Consequence

If the awning arm detaches, it can increase the risk of injury or a crash.

Remedy

Forest River will notify owners and dealers will inspect and replace with the correct fastener, free of charge. The recall began November 27, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-260-499-2100. Forest River's number for this recall is 75-0867.

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.