FOREST RIVER CHEROKEE (2019) recall — Equipment
Forest River recalls 2018-2019 Cherokee Alpha Wolf and Arctic Wolf trailers due to potential awning arm detachment causing injury or crash risk. Owners must have awnings inspected and fasteners replaced free of charge.
Use caution until it’s fixed
If the awning arm detaches, it can increase the risk of injury or a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Forest River is recalling certain 2018-2019 Cherokee Alpha Wolf and Arctic Wolf recreational trailers because the awning arms might detach from the wall, increasing injury or crash risk. Affected owners should have their awnings inspected by dealers for proper fasteners. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1223768-forest-river-2019-cherokee-recall-awning-arm-detachment-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1223768-forest-river-2019-cherokee-recall-awning-arm-detachment-risk · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V752000
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“Forest River 2019 Cherokee Recall: Awning Arm Detachment Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1223768-forest-river-2019-cherokee-recall-awning-arm-detachment-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #18V752000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V752000).
Why it’s dangerous
The awning arms could detach from the wall due to fasteners that are too short or insufficient in number. If the awning arm detaches, it may cause injury or a crash while the trailer is in motion.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2018-2019 Cherokee Alpha Wolf and Arctic Wolf recreational trailers are most at risk. The hazard primarily affects trailer users who rely on awnings for outdoor living.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 2018-2019 Cherokee Alpha Wolf or Arctic Wolf recreational trailers. The recall covers these specific trailer models sold between November 2018 and the present.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Forest River
Reach out to Forest River customer service at 1-260-499-2100 to schedule an inspection and replacement of the awning fasteners.
Have Dealers Inspect
Dealers will inspect your trailer and replace the awning fasteners with the correct ones at no cost.
What NHTSA says to do
Forest River will notify owners and dealers will inspect and replace with the correct fastener, free of charge. The recall began November 27, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-260-499-2100. Forest River's number for this recall is 75-0867.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The awning arms may have been mounted with fasteners that are insufficient in length and/or quantity, possibly causing detachment from the wall.
How do I know if my trailer is affected?
Check if your trailer is a 2018-2019 Cherokee Alpha Wolf or Arctic Wolf model. The recall covers these specific trailer models sold between November 2018 and the present.
What should I do if my awning arm detaches?
If the awning arm detaches, it can increase the risk of injury or a crash. Contact Forest River customer service immediately for assistance.
Contact Forest River
We’ve drafted a message you can send Forest River to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 18V752000 — Forest River Forest River Hello, I own a Forest River that is covered by recall 18V752000 from Forest River. The official recall notice states: Forest River will notify owners and dealers will inspect and replace with the correct fastener, free of charge. The recall began November 27, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-260-499-2100. Forest River's number for this recall is 75-0867. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #18V752000 (October 25, 2018)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 5, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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