Recall 20V654000: Forest River, Inc.
Official NHTSA recall notice text, the vehicles it lists, and the RV model years on this site that it is linked to.
Key facts
- NHTSA campaign 20V654000 was filed by Forest River, Inc. and received on October 26, 2020.
- Type: Vehicle recall. Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
- Potential units affected, as reported by the manufacturer: 9,261.
- The manufacturer reports notifying owners on November 23, 2020.
- First seen in this dataset on September 19, 2026.
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Defect summary (official text)
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 (official text)
A poor electrical connection can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy (official text)
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 and contacts as published
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.
Manufacturer campaign number: 17D-1201.
Vehicles listed in the notice
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| FOREST RIVER | CHEROKEE | 2019 to 2021 |
RV model years on this site linked to this campaign
- 2019 Forest River Cherokee listed in the notice
- 2020 Forest River Cherokee listed in the notice
- 2021 Forest River Cherokee listed in the notice
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