Recall 17V838000: 2015–2018 Forest River Cherokee and 1 other model
- Report received
- Dec 21, 2017
- Manufacturer
- Forest River, Inc.
- Potentially affected
- 3,297vehicles
- Model years
- 2015–2018
Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
What NHTSA recorded
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.
Possible consequence
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.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 2015 Forest River Cascade0 complaints
- 2016 Forest River Cascade1 complaints
- 2017 Forest River Cascade0 complaints
- 2018 Forest River Cascade0 complaints
- 2015 Forest River Cherokee6 complaints
- 2016 Forest River Cherokee3 complaints
- 2017 Forest River Cherokee11 complaints
- 2018 Forest River Cherokee14 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.