Forest River Recalls 2020 Cherokee Travel Trailers Due to Draw Bar Defect
Forest River is recalling 2020 Cherokee travel trailers because the draw bar locking mechanism may break, causing the trailer front to contact the road and increasing crash risk.
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 structural vehicle defect (draw bar locking mechanism) that can cause the trailer to contact the road, increasing the risk of a crash or injury, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for structural defects.
Plain-English summary
Forest River, Inc. is recalling certain 2020 Cherokee travel trailers. The recall addresses a defect in the draw bar locking mechanism, which may break. If this occurs, the front end of the trailer can contact the road during transit.
A trailer that contacts the road increases the risk of a crash or injury. The defect is located in the structure, specifically the frame and members.
Dealers will replace the Ice Hose swing arm draw bars free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 5, 2024. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-4995 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236. Forest River's recall number is 95-1705.
The recalled product
- Product
- FOREST RIVER CHEROKEE
- Brand
- FOREST RIVER
- Manufacturer
- Forest River, Inc.
- Category
- Vehicle — Travel Trailer
- Affected units
- 302
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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