Forest River recalls 2020 Cherokee trailers with exposed wiring in storage compartments that could cause electrical shock or fire. Owners must have a divider installed by dealers to protect wiring.
Damaged distribution panel wiring can increase the risk of electrical shock or fire.
Forest River is recalling certain 2020 Cherokee trailers because wiring in the storage area may be exposed, increasing the risk of electrical shock or fire. Owners should contact dealers for a free divider installation to protect the wiring.
The distribution panel wiring can become exposed in the storage compartment due to missing protective paneling. This exposure increases the risk of electrical shock or fire if the wiring is damaged.
Owners of 2020 Forest River Cherokee trailers with model numbers CKT16BF-D, CKT16BFH-D, CKT16GR-D, or CKT16GRH-D are affected. Trailer owners who store items near the wiring are at higher risk.
Check if your 2020 Cherokee trailer has model numbers CKT16BF-D, CKT16BFH-D, CKT16GR-D, or CKT16GRH-D. The recall started October 9, 2019, and applies to trailers sold during that time.
Dealers will install a protective divider around the distribution panel wiring at no cost to ensure it's protected from damage.
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a divider in the storage compartment to ensure the distribution panel wiring is protected, free of charge. The recall began October 9, 2019. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-260-499-2100. Forest River's number for this recall is 17D-1089.
The protective paneling may not have been installed around the distribution panel, allowing wiring to be exposed in the storage compartment and potentially damaged.
Check if your 2020 Cherokee trailer has model numbers CKT16BF-D, CKT16BFH-D, CKT16GR-D, or CKT16GRH-D.
Contact Forest River customer service at 1-260-499-2100 or your dealer for a free divider installation to protect the wiring.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Forest River to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 19V668000 — Forest River Forest River Hello, I own a Forest River that is covered by recall 19V668000 from Forest River. The official recall notice states: Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a divider in the storage compartment to ensure the distribution panel wiring is protected, free of charge. The recall began October 9, 2019. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-260-499-2100. Forest River's number for this recall is 17D-1089. 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.
