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2015-2018 Forest River Cascade and Forest River Cherokee recall: wiring

Forest River, Inc. reported this safety recall on December 21, 2017. It covers about 3,297 vehicles.

vehicles affected
3,297
reported
Dec 21, 2017
owners notified
Feb 7, 2018
related complaints
4

Electrical system: wiring

What is wrong
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Cascade and Cherokee recreational trailers. The trailer wiring may have been improperly routed, allowing the wires to be pinched between the chassis and the vehicle body.
Risk
Pinched wires may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the trailers, rerouting the wires, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on February 7, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1‑541‑644‑8072. Forest River's number for this recall is 64-0456.

Recall number 17V838000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 4 complaints about electrical problems.

Questions about recall 17V838000

Is there a recall on the 2015-2018 Forest River Cascade and Forest River Cherokee wiring?

Yes. Recall 17V838000, reported on December 21, 2017, covers about 3,297 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 17V838000?

Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the trailers, rerouting the wires, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on February 7, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1‑541‑644‑8072. Forest River's number for this recall is 64-0456.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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