FOREST RIVER CHEROKEE (2018) recall — Exterior Lighting
Forest River recalls 2018 Cherokee trailers with amber side marker lights too far back or missing reflectors, risking crashes. Owners get free fixes.
Use caution until it’s fixed
If the marker lights are in the wrong location or if the reflectors are missing, it can reduce the visibility of the vehicle to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Forest River is recalling 2018 Cherokee recreational trailers because the amber side marker lights are too far back or missing reflectors, which can reduce visibility to other drivers and increase crash risk. This affects trailers sold between February 2018 and the recall start date. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1224876-forest-river-2018-cherokee-trailer-amber-lights-not-visible-enough.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1224876-forest-river-2018-cherokee-trailer-amber-lights-not-visible-enough · Updated October 7, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V066000
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“Forest River 2018 Cherokee Trailer: Amber Lights Not Visible Enough.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1224876-forest-river-2018-cherokee-trailer-amber-lights-not-visible-enough. Based on NHTSA recall #18V066000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V066000).
Why it’s dangerous
The amber side marker lights are too far back on the trailer, or the reflectors are missing. This makes the trailer less visible to other drivers, especially in low-light conditions, increasing crash risk.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2018 Forest River Cherokee recreational trailers are affected. Trailer drivers and pedestrians are most at risk due to reduced visibility.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 2018 Forest River Cherokee trailers with amber side marker lights not far enough forward or missing side reflectors. The recall started on February 16, 2018.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Forest River
Call 1-260-499-2100 to get free installation of amber side marker lights and reflectors.
What NHTSA says to do
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install amber side marker lights as far forward as feasible, and mount side marker reflectors, free of charge. The recall began on February 16, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-260-499-2100. Forest River's number for this recall is 75-0613.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The amber side marker lights are too far back or missing reflectors, which can reduce visibility to other drivers and increase crash risk.
How do I know if my trailer is affected?
Check if your 2018 Forest River Cherokee trailer has amber side marker lights not far enough forward or missing side reflectors.
What should I do if my trailer is affected?
Contact Forest River customer service at 1-260-499-2100 to get free installation of amber side marker lights and reflectors.
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 18V066000 — Forest River Forest River Hello, I own a Forest River that is covered by recall 18V066000 from Forest River. The official recall notice states: Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install amber side marker lights as far forward as feasible, and mount side marker reflectors, free of charge. The recall began on February 16, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-260-499-2100. Forest River's number for this recall is 75-0613. 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 #18V066000 (January 22, 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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