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NHTSA Recall 18V752000: Recreational vehicle/trailer (equipment)

Forest River, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 3,606 vehicles. It affects 2018–2019 Forest River Cherokee.

3,606
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2018
owners notified (November 27)
NHTSA campaign18V752000
Manufacturer campaign75-0867
ComponentEQUIPMENT › RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Report receivedOctober 25, 2018
Owner notificationNovember 27, 2018
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

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.

Safety risk

If the awning arm detaches, it can increase the risk of injury or a crash.

Remedy

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.

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 18V752000

Make and modelModel years
Forest River Cherokee2018, 2019

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.