The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·18V186000·Announced 2018-03-21

Forest River Cherokee Recalled for Propane Leak Fire Risk

Forest River is recalling 2017-2018 Cherokee recreational trailers because a loose propane valve screw may allow gas to leak, increasing the risk of fire.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (propane leak leading to fire) where no specific injuries or fatalities have been reported in the source text, fitting the 'High' severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Forest River, Inc. is recalling certain 2017-2018 Forest River Cherokee recreational trailers. The affected models are CCKT16BF, CCKT16BHS, CCKT16FQ, CCKT16GR, CCKT16GRH, CCKT17RP, and CCKT18TO. These vehicles are equipped with Norcold N306 mini refrigerators that may have a loose or missing propane gas valve test port screw. This defect allows propane to leak out when the refrigerator is used in 'gas' mode.

A propane leak increases the risk of a fire. Forest River will notify owners, and Norcold dealers will install and tighten the gas valve port screw, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on April 19, 2018.

Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-260-499-2100, or Norcold customer service at 1-800-543-1219. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-0687. 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.

The recalled product

Product
FOREST RIVER CHEROKEE
Brand
FOREST RIVER
Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Recreational Trailer
Hazard
Affected units
448

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • CHEROKEE

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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