NHTSA Campaign 17V838000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Issued by Forest River, Inc. · Reported Dec 21, 2017 · 3,297 vehicles affected
What's wrong
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.
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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| FOREST RIVER | CASCADE | 2015 | 3,297 |
| FOREST RIVER | CASCADE | 2016 | 3,297 |
| FOREST RIVER | CASCADE | 2017 | 3,297 |
| FOREST RIVER | CASCADE | 2018 | 3,297 |
| FOREST RIVER | CHEROKEE | 2015 | 3,297 |
| FOREST RIVER | CHEROKEE | 2016 | 3,297 |
| FOREST RIVER | CHEROKEE | 2017 | 3,297 |
| FOREST RIVER | CHEROKEE | 2018 | 3,297 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 17V838000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.