FOREST RIVER CHEROKEE 2022: EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 22V486000

Make Model Year
FOREST RIVER CHEROKEE 2022
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2022-08-17 2022-07-08 2022-07-08

Manufacturers Involved: Forest River, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 51-1532

Component: EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 19911

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Forest River, Inc. "Forest River" is recalling certain 2022 Prime Time Avenger, Crusader, Lacrosse, Ozark, Tracer, Sanibel, East to West Della Terra, Silverlake, Forest River Cherokee, Flagstaff, IBEX, RPod, Rockwood, Salem, Sierra, Sandpiper, and Wildwood fifth wheel and travel trailers. The electric retractable awning has a welded seam on the fabric that may separate, potentially allowing the awning to drop beyond normal operation.

Consequence

An awning that drops or extends beyond normal operation can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy

Forest River will replace the awnings, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 17, 2022. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at the following numbers: 1-574-862-1025 "Prime Time Avenger, Crusader, Lacrosse, Sanibel, Tracer, and Ozark", 1-574-264-6664 "East to West Della Terra and Silver Lake ", 1-260-499-2100 "Cherokee", 1-574-642-8943 "Rockwood and Flagstaff", 1-574- 642-3119 Option 2 "IBEX & RPOD", 1-574-534-3167 "Salem & Wildwood", 1-574-534-4574 "Sierra & Sandpiper". Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1532. This recall has been superseded by NHTSA recall 22V-556.

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.