Electrical systemRecall 20V-654 · 2019–2021 Forest River Cherokee
Forest River, Inc. recall 20V-654 covers 9,261 2019–2021 Forest River Cherokee for a electrical system problem, reported to NHTSA on October 26, 2020. The manufacturer's latest report (2025 Q1) shows 43% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 20V654000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Cherokee recreational trailers. The shore cord inlet wiring insulation may not have been sufficiently stripped back, causing a poor connection with the set screw.
The risk
A poor electrical connection can increase the risk of a fire.
The fix
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will remove the inlet, and rewire or replace the inlet completely if necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 23, 2020. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-260-499-2100. Forest River's number for this recall is 17D-1201.
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
43%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 112 vehicles were listed as unreachable.