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- EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
- Problem
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Cherokee Alpha Wolf and 2019 Cherokee Arctic Wolf recreational trailers. The awnings may have been mounted with fasteners that are insufficient in length and/or quantity, possibly resulting in the awning arm detaching from the wall.
- Risk
- If the awning arm detaches, it can increase the risk of injury or a crash.
- Remedy
- Forest River will notify owners and dealers will inspect and replace with the correct fastener, free of charge. The recall began November 27, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-260-499-2100. Forest River's number for this recall is 75-0867.
- 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
Some 2018-2019 Cherokee Alpha Wolf and 2019 Cherokee Arctic Wolf recreational trailers may have awnings mounted with fasteners that are too short or too few in number. Over time, the awning arm can pull away from the trailer wall.
If the awning arm detaches, it can increase the risk of injury or a crash. Owners should stop relying on the awning and avoid extending it until the fasteners are checked.
Forest River will notify owners, and authorized dealers will inspect the awning and replace the fasteners with the correct type at no charge. Owners can contact Forest River customer service at 1-260-499-2100 and reference recall number 75-0867. You can also check your trailer's VIN for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Forest River Cherokee | 20182019 |
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