Campaign 20V-654

Shore cord inlet wiring insulation may not have been sufficiently stripped back, causing a poor connection with the set screw

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Defect summary

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Cherokee recreational trailers. The shore cord inlet wiring insulation may not have been sufficiently stripped back, causing a poor connection with the set screw.

Consequence

A poor electrical connection can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will remove the inlet, and rewire or replace the inlet completely if necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 23, 2020. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-260-499-2100. Forest River's number for this recall is 17D-1201.

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.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 20V654000. Text as published by NHTSA.
Vehicles covered

One product line is covered

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA about electrical system on these vehicles: 6, of which 3 involved a crash, fire, injury or death. Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered by campaign 20V-654
MakeModelModel yearsComplaints on this component
Forest RiverCherokee2019 to 20216
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls and complaints files. Equipment, tire and child-seat campaigns list products, not vehicles.