Make : FOREST RIVER | Model : CHEROKEE | Year : 2019 |
Build Dates : 2017-08-30 – 2019-10-24 | ||
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 19V844000 | ||
Date Owner’s Notified: 2020-02-17 | Date Received by ODI: 2019-11-25 | Date Added to Database: 2019-11-25 |
Manufacturers Involved: Forest River, Inc. | ||
Manufacturer’s Responsible for the Recall: | ||
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 64-1114 | ||
Component: TRAILER HITCHES | ||
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 328 | ||
Summary: Forest River, Inc. “Forest River” is recalling certain 2018-2020 Cascade and Cherokee travel trailers. The Gross Vehicle Weight Rating “GVWR” of the vehicle exceeds the GVWR of the trailer hitch coupler, potentially resulting in the coupler failing and the trailer detaching. |
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Consequence: A trailer that detaches from the tow vehicle can increase the risk of a crash. |
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Remedy: The remedy for this recall is still under development. The recall is expected to begin January 11, 2020. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-260-499-2100 or 1-541-995-3447. Forest River’s number for this recall is 64-1114. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
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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. |
