FOREST RIVER CHEROKEE 2021: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 20V654000

Make Model Year
FOREST RIVER CHEROKEE 2021
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2020-11-23 2020-10-26 2020-10-26

Manufacturers Involved: Forest River, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 17D-1201

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 9261

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Forest River, Inc. "Forest River" is recalling certain 2019-2021 Cherokee recreational trailers. The shore cord inlet wiring insulation may not have been sufficiently stripped back, causing a poor connection with the set screw.

Consequence

A poor electrical connection can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will remove the inlet, and rewire or replace the inlet completely if necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 23, 2020. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-260-499-2100. Forest River's number for this recall is 17D-1201.

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.