3 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Posted on: 2020-10-26
Description
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.
Corrective Action
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.
DEFECT #2 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Posted on: 2020-10-26
Description
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.
Corrective Action
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.
DEFECT #3 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Posted on: 2021-11-12
Description
Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2021-2022 cherokee ackt29tebl travel trailers. The tire size and gross axle weight rating (gawr) on the federal placard are incorrect, which could result in the vehicle being overloaded. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 110, tire selection and rims and 49 cfr part 567, certification.
Consequence
An overloaded vehicle can lead to a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Forest river will mail owners a new federal placard, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed november 29, 2021. Owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-260-499-2100. Forest rivers number for this recall is 17a-1439.
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.nhtsa.gov.