NHTSA Recall 17V838000: Electrical system: wiring
Forest River, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 3,297 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Forest River Cascade.
| NHTSA campaign | 17V838000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 64-0456 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › WIRING |
| Report received | December 21, 2017 |
| Owner notification | February 7, 2018 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Cascade and Cherokee recreational trailers. The trailer wiring may have been improperly routed, allowing the wires to be pinched between the chassis and the vehicle body.
Safety risk
Pinched wires may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the trailers, rerouting the wires, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on February 7, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-541-644-8072. Forest River's number for this recall is 64-0456.
Notes
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 17V838000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Forest River Cascade | 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 |
| Forest River Cherokee | 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.