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- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Problem
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Cherokee recreational trailers. The shore cord inlet wiring insulation may not have been sufficiently stripped back, causing a poor connection with the set screw.
- Risk
- A poor electrical connection can increase the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will remove the inlet, and rewire or replace the inlet completely if necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 23, 2020. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-260-499-2100. Forest River's number for this recall is 17D-1201.
- 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 2019-2021 Forest River Cherokee recreational trailers may have a shore cord inlet where the wire insulation was not stripped back far enough. This can produce a poor electrical connection at the set screw.
A poor electrical connection can increase the risk of a fire. If you own an affected trailer, do not ignore this recall, and avoid relying on the shore power inlet until it has been checked.
Forest River will notify owners, and authorized dealers will remove the inlet and rewire or replace it completely if necessary, at no cost to you. To learn more, contact Forest River customer service at 1-260-499-2100 and reference recall 17D-1201. You can also check your VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Forest River Cherokee | 201920202021 |
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