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- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain 2015-2018 Forest River Cascade and Cherokee recreational trailers may have had their wiring routed improperly. The wires can be pinched between the chassis and the vehicle body.
Pinched wires can short circuit, which increases the risk of a fire. A trailer fire can cause serious property damage and endanger people and anything nearby.
Forest River will notify owners. Authorized dealers will inspect the trailer and reroute the wiring as necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 7, 2018. You can contact Forest River customer service at 1-541-644-8072, referencing recall number 64-0456, and check your VIN for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Forest River Cascade | 2015201620172018 |
|---|---|
| Forest River Cherokee | 2015201620172018 |