FOREST RIVER CHEROKEE (2018) recall — Electrical System
Forest River recalls 2015-2018 Cherokee trailers due to wiring that may pinch, causing short circuits and fire risk. Owners should contact customer service for free wire rerouting.
Use caution until it’s fixed
Pinched wires may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Forest River is recalling certain 2015-2018 Cherokee recreational trailers because wiring may pinch between the chassis and body, risking short circuits and fire. Owners should have the wiring inspected and rerouted by dealers at no cost. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1224877-forest-river-2018-cherokee-trailer-electrical-fire-recall.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1224877-forest-river-2018-cherokee-trailer-electrical-fire-recall · Updated October 7, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #17V838000
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“Forest River 2018 Cherokee Trailer Electrical Fire Recall.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1224877-forest-river-2018-cherokee-trailer-electrical-fire-recall. Based on NHTSA recall #17V838000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V838000).
Why it’s dangerous
Wires may get pinched between the trailer's chassis and body during normal use, causing short circuits. This can lead to electrical fires if the short circuit isn't detected or fixed.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2015-2018 Forest River Cherokee trailers are affected. Trailer owners who frequently drive on rough terrain or in areas with tight spaces are at higher risk due to potential wire pinching.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 2015-2018 Forest River Cherokee trailers. The recall covers all models in this range, regardless of specific features or modifications.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Forest River
Reach out to Forest River customer service at 1-541-644-8072 to schedule a free inspection and wire rerouting.
Have Dealers Inspect
Dealers will inspect your trailer and reroute the wiring if needed at no cost to you.
What NHTSA says to do
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the trailers, rerouting the wires, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on February 7, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-541-644-8072. Forest River's number for this recall is 64-0456.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The wiring may be improperly routed, causing wires to pinch between the chassis and body, which can lead to short circuits and fire risk.
How can I tell if my trailer is affected?
This recall applies to all 2015-2018 Forest River Cherokee trailers. Check the model year and brand to confirm.
What should I do if I own a recalled trailer?
Contact Forest River customer service at 1-541-644-8072 to arrange a free inspection and wire rerouting by a dealer.
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 17V838000 — Forest River Forest River Hello, I own a Forest River that is covered by recall 17V838000 from Forest River. The official recall notice states: Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the trailers, rerouting the wires, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on February 7, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-541-644-8072. Forest River's number for this recall is 64-0456. 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 #17V838000 (December 21, 2017)
- 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.
- GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official NHTSA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.