Forest River Recalls 2020 Cherokee Trailers Due to Wiring Exposure
Forest River is recalling 2020 Cherokee trailers because missing protective paneling exposes distribution panel wiring, increasing the risk of electrical shock or fire.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk of fire and electrical shock, which aligns with the rubric criterion for 'significant injury/property-damage reports' or structural vehicle defects involving fire risk.
Plain-English summary
Forest River, Inc. is recalling certain 2020 Cherokee trailers, specifically models CKT16BF-D, CKT16BFH-D, CKT16GR-D, and CKT16GRH-D. The recall addresses a defect where protective paneling may not have been installed around the distribution panel. This allows the distribution panel wiring to be exposed within a storage compartment, which can lead to damage to the panel and wiring.
Damaged distribution panel wiring can increase the risk of electrical shock or fire. The recall began on October 9, 2019. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-260-499-2100 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
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. Forest River's number for this recall is 17D-1089.
The recalled product
- Product
- FOREST RIVER CHEROKEE
- Brand
- FOREST RIVER
- Manufacturer
- Forest River, Inc.
- Category
- Vehicle — Recreational Vehicle
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 53
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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