Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailerRecall 18V-752 · 2018–2019 Forest River Cherokee
Forest River, Inc. recall 18V-752 covers 3,606 2018–2019 Forest River Cherokee for a equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer problem, reported to NHTSA on October 25, 2018. The manufacturer's latest report (2022 Q2) shows 35% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 18V752000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Cherokee Alpha Wolf and 2019 Cherokee Arctic Wolf recreational trailers. The awnings may have been mounted with fasteners that are insufficient in length and/or quantity, possibly resulting in the awning arm detaching from the wall.
The risk
If the awning arm detaches, it can increase the risk of injury or a crash.
The fix
Forest River will notify owners and dealers will inspect and replace with the correct fastener, free of charge. The recall began November 27, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-260-499-2100. Forest River's number for this recall is 75-0867.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
35%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 1 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from July 27, 2018 to September 21, 2018. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.