FOREST RIVER CHEROKEE (2018) recall — Equipment
Forest River is recalling 2017-2018 Cherokee trailers with Norcold refrigerators that may have a loose propane gas valve test port screw, risking propane leaks and fire. Owners should contact customer service for free repairs.
Use caution until it’s fixed
A propane leak increases the risk of a fire.
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What happened, in plain English
Forest River is recalling certain 2017-2018 Cherokee recreational trailers that may have a loose or missing propane gas valve test port screw. This could allow propane to leak when the refrigerator is in 'gas' mode, increasing fire risk. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1224874-forest-river-2018-cherokee-recreational-trailers-propane-leak-fire-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1224874-forest-river-2018-cherokee-recreational-trailers-propane-leak-fire-risk · Updated October 7, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V186000
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“Forest River 2018 Cherokee Recreational Trailers: Propane Leak Fire Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1224874-forest-river-2018-cherokee-recreational-trailers-propane-leak-fire-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #18V186000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V186000).
Why it’s dangerous
A loose or missing propane gas valve test port screw can cause propane to leak when the refrigerator is in 'gas' mode. This leak could lead to a fire if propane accumulates in the trailer's enclosed space.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2017-2018 Forest River Cherokee recreational trailers with Norcold N306 refrigerators are affected. Trailer users in areas with high propane usage or poor ventilation are at higher risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for the model numbers CCKT16BF, CCKT16BHS, CCKT16FQ, CCKT16GR, CCKT16GRH, CCKT17RP, or CCKT18TO on your 2017-2018 Forest River Cherokee trailer. The recall applies to trailers with Norcold N306 mini refrigerators.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Customer Service
Reach out to Forest River at 1-260-499-2100 or Norcold at 1-800-543-1219 for free repairs.
What NHTSA says to do
Forest River will notify owners, and Norcold dealers will install and tighten the gas valve port screw, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on April 19, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-260-499-2100, or Norcold customer service at 1-800-543-1219. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-0687.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The recall is for 2017-2018 Forest River Cherokee trailers with Norcold N306 refrigerators that may have a loose or missing propane gas valve test port screw, which can cause propane leaks when the refrigerator is in 'gas' mode.
How do I know if my trailer is affected?
Check if your trailer has model numbers CCKT16BF, CCKT16BHS, CCKT16FQ, CCKT16GR, CCKT16GRH, CCKT17RP, or CCKT18TO and a Norcold N306 mini refrigerator.
What should I do if I have an affected trailer?
Norcold dealers will install and tighten the gas valve port screw for free. Contact Forest River or Norcold customer service 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 18V186000 — Forest River Forest River Hello, I own a Forest River that is covered by recall 18V186000 from Forest River. The official recall notice states: Forest River will notify owners, and Norcold dealers will install and tighten the gas valve port screw, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on April 19, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-260-499-2100, or Norcold customer service at 1-800-543-1219. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-0687. 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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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 #18V186000 (March 21, 2018)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 7, 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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