Recall 17V838000: 2015–2018 Forest River Cascade, 2015–2018 Forest River Cherokee
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Dec 21, 2017
- Vehicles affected
- 3,297
- Models
- 2
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Cascade and Cherokee recreational trailers. The trailer wiring may have been improperly routed, allowing the wires to be pinched between the chassis and the vehicle body.
The risk
Pinched wires may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
The fix
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the trailers, rerouting the wires, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on February 7, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-541-644-8072. Forest River's number for this recall is 64-0456.
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.
Affected vehicles
- 2015 Forest River Cascade
- 2016 Forest River Cascade
- 2017 Forest River Cascade
- 2018 Forest River Cascade
- 2015 Forest River Cherokee
- 2016 Forest River Cherokee
- 2017 Forest River Cherokee
- 2018 Forest River Cherokee
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 17V838000
- Manufacturer campaign
- 64-0456
- Manufacturer
- Forest River, Inc.
- Owner letters
- Feb 7, 2018
- Components
- Electrical system:wiring (Electrical System)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology