Electrical system: wiringRecall 19V-668 · 2020 Forest River Cherokee
Forest River, Inc. recall 19V-668 covers 53 2020 Forest River Cherokee for a electrical system: wiring problem, reported to NHTSA on September 20, 2019. The manufacturer's latest report (2025 Q1) shows 55% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 19V668000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2020 Cherokee trailers, models CKT16BF-D, CKT16BFH-D, CKT16GR-D and CKT16GRH-D. The protective paneling may not have been installed around the distribution panel, allowing the distribution panel wiring to be exposed in a storage compartment, which can lead to damage to the panel and wiring.
The risk
Damaged distribution panel wiring can increase the risk of electrical shock or fire.
The fix
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.
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
55%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 2 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from August 28, 2019 to September 6, 2019. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.