FOREST RIVER CHEROKEE 2019: TRAILER HITCHES

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 19V844000

Make Model Year
FOREST RIVER CHEROKEE 2019
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2020-02-17 2019-11-25 2019-11-25

Production Dates: 2017-08-30 - 2019-10-24

Manufacturers Involved: Forest River, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 64-1114

Component: TRAILER HITCHES

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 328

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Forest River, Inc. "Forest River" is recalling certain 2018-2020 Cascade and Cherokee travel trailers. The Gross Vehicle Weight Rating "GVWR" of the vehicle exceeds the GVWR of the trailer hitch coupler, potentially resulting in the coupler failing and the trailer detaching.

Consequence

A trailer that detaches from the tow vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Forest River will notify owners and dealers will replace the coupler, free of charge. The recall began February 17, 2020. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-260-499-2100 or 1-541-995-3447. Forest River's number for this recall is 64-1114.

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.