CarRecallWatch- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
- Problem
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2020 Cherokee trailers, models CKT16BF-D, CKT16BFH-D, CKT16GR-D and CKT16GRH-D. The protective paneling may not have been installed around the distribution panel, allowing the distribution panel wiring to be exposed in a storage compartment, which can lead to damage to the panel and wiring.
- Risk
- Damaged distribution panel wiring can increase the risk of electrical shock or fire.
- Remedy
- Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a divider in the storage compartment to ensure the distribution panel wiring is protected, free of charge. The recall began October 9, 2019. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-260-499-2100. Forest River's number for this recall is 17D-1089.
- 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 2020 Forest River Cherokee trailers may be missing protective paneling around the distribution panel. As a result, the distribution panel wiring can be exposed inside a storage compartment, where it may become damaged.
Damaged distribution panel wiring can increase the risk of electrical shock or fire. If you own an affected trailer, contact Forest River customer service at 1-260-499-2100 and reference recall number 17D-1089. You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.
Forest River will notify owners, and an authorized dealer will install a divider in the storage compartment to protect the distribution panel wiring. The repair is free of charge.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Forest River Cherokee | 2020 |
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