FOREST RIVER CHEROKEE (2018) recall — Electrical System
Forest River recalls 2017-2018 Cherokee travel trailers with electrical wiring issue that could cause fire if wires are connected to same lug. Owners must have wire relocated by dealer.
Use caution until it’s fixed
If both wires were connected to same lug, the smaller wire may overheat and fail due to trying to handle a higher load, thereby increasing the risk of an electrical fire.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Forest River is recalling certain 2017-2018 Cherokee travel trailers due to a wiring issue where a 14-gauge and 12-gauge wire could overheat and cause fire if connected to the same electrical terminal. This affects the electrical safety of the vehicle. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1224875-forest-river-cherokee-2017-2018-electrical-fire-recall-wire-connection.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1224875-forest-river-cherokee-2017-2018-electrical-fire-recall-wire-connection · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V034000
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“Forest River Cherokee 2017-2018 Electrical Fire Recall: Wire Connection Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1224875-forest-river-cherokee-2017-2018-electrical-fire-recall-wire-connection. Based on NHTSA recall #18V034000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V034000).
Why it’s dangerous
If both wires are connected to the same electrical terminal, the smaller wire may overheat because it has to handle more electrical load than it's designed for. This overheating can lead to electrical fires.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2017-2018 Forest River Cherokee travel trailers are affected. Those who have the specific wiring issue are at higher risk of electrical fire.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2017-2018 Forest River Cherokee has a 14-gauge and 12-gauge neutral wire connected to the same lug in the 120V panel neutral bus bar. The recall started on February 14, 2018.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Forest River
Call 1-260-499-2100 to confirm your trailer is affected and schedule a wire relocation.
Have Wire Relocated
Dealers will free of charge relocate the subject wire to another 14 gauge terminal if needed.
What NHTSA says to do
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will relocate the subject wire to another 14 gauge terminal, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on February 14, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-260-499-2100. Forest River's number for this recall is 17A-0609.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The recall is happening because a 14-gauge and 12-gauge neutral wire for the 110V Air Conditioning were connected to the same lug in the 120V panel neutral bus bar, which can cause overheating and fire risk.
How do I know if my trailer is affected?
Your 2017-2018 Forest River Cherokee is affected if it has a 14-gauge and 12-gauge neutral wire connected to the same lug in the 120V panel neutral bus bar.
What should I do if I have the affected trailer?
Contact Forest River customer service at 1-260-499-2100 to have the wire relocated to a different terminal by a dealer at no cost.
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 18V034000 — Forest River Forest River Hello, I own a Forest River that is covered by recall 18V034000 from Forest River. The official recall notice states: Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will relocate the subject wire to another 14 gauge terminal, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on February 14, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-260-499-2100. Forest River's number for this recall is 17A-0609. 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 #18V034000 (November 1, 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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