CarRecallWatch- Component
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Problem
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2018 Cherokee recreational trailers. The amber side marker lights are not located as far to the front as feasible on the vehicle. Additionally, the vehicles may also be missing the intermediate side reflex reflectors located at, or near, the midpoint of the vehicle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
- Risk
- If the marker lights are in the wrong location or if the reflectors are missing, it can reduce the visibility of the vehicle to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install amber side marker lights as far forward as feasible, and mount side marker reflectors, free of charge. The recall began on February 16, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-260-499-2100. Forest River's number for this recall is 75-0613.
- 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 trailers have amber side marker lights mounted farther back than required, and some may be missing the side reflex reflectors that sit near the middle of the vehicle. Because of this, the trailer may be harder for other drivers to see, especially at night or in poor visibility, which increases the risk of a crash. The lighting and reflectors do not meet the federal safety standard for lamps and reflective devices.
If you own an affected trailer, the manufacturer, Forest River, will notify you directly. Authorized dealers will install the amber side marker lights as far forward as possible and mount the side marker reflectors at no cost to you. You can contact Forest River customer service at 1-260-499-2100, referencing recall number 75-0613. You should also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Forest River Cherokee | 2018 |
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