Recall 17V838000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Report Date
20171221
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Affected Vehicles
8 models
Defect Description
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.
Safety Consequence
Pinched wires may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
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.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | FOREST RIVER | CASCADE |
| 2015 | FOREST RIVER | CHEROKEE |
| 2016 | FOREST RIVER | CASCADE |
| 2016 | FOREST RIVER | CHEROKEE |
| 2017 | FOREST RIVER | CASCADE |
| 2017 | FOREST RIVER | CHEROKEE |
| 2018 | FOREST RIVER | CASCADE |
| 2018 | FOREST RIVER | CHEROKEE |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.