Forest River is recalling 2025 Cherokee travel trailers with a screw in microwave that can cause electrical arcing and fire. Owners must have microwave inspected and replaced by dealers free of charge.
The presence of a screw in the microwave compartment can cause electrical arcing, increasing the risk of a fire.
Forest River is recalling certain 2025 Cherokee travel trailers because a screw was installed incorrectly in the microwave compartment, creating a risk of electrical arcing and fire. This could lead to a fire hazard if the microwave is used.
An incorrect length screw was used during installation, allowing it to enter the microwave compartment. This can cause electrical arcing, which increases the risk of fire if the microwave is used.
Owners of 2025 Forest River Cherokee travel trailers with the incorrect screw in the microwave compartment are affected. Those who use the microwave without it being inspected and replaced are at higher risk.
Check if your 2025 Forest River Cherokee travel trailer has a screw in the microwave compartment. The recall was issued for specific models installed with an incorrect screw length.
Check if the microwave has a screw in the compartment that could cause electrical arcing.
Dealers will inspect and replace the microwave for free if needed.
Contact Forest River customer service at 1-260-499-2100 for assistance.
Dealers will inspect and replace the microwave as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 7, 2024. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-260-499-2100. Forest River's number for this recall is 89-1819.
During installation, an incorrect length screw was used, allowing it to enter the microwave compartment and cause electrical arcing.
Check if your 2025 Forest River Cherokee travel trailer has a screw in the microwave compartment.
Dealers will inspect and replace the microwave for free if needed.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Forest River to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 24V563000 — Forest River Forest River Hello, I own a Forest River that is covered by recall 24V563000 from Forest River. The official recall notice states: Dealers will inspect and replace the microwave as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 7, 2024. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-260-499-2100. Forest River's number for this recall is 89-1819. 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.
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