CarRecallWatch- Component
- EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER; STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
- Problem
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2020 Cherokee travel trailers. The draw bar locking mechanism may break, which can cause the front end of the trailer to contact the road.
- Risk
- A trailer that contacts the road during transit increases the risk of a crash or injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the Ice Hose swing arm draw bars, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 5, 2024. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-4995. Forest River's number for this recall is 95-1705.
- 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.nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
Certain 2020 Cherokee travel trailers may have a draw bar locking mechanism that can break. If it fails, the front end of the trailer can contact the road while driving.
When a trailer's front end touches the road during transit, the risk of a crash or injury increases. Owners should stop using the trailer until the repair is made if they notice any problem with the hitch connection.
Dealers will replace the Ice Hose swing arm draw bars free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 5, 2024. You can contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-4995, and you can check your VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Forest River Cherokee | 2020 |
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