NHTSA Recall 19V668000: Electrical system: wiring
Forest River, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 53 vehicles. It affects 2020 Forest River Cherokee.
| NHTSA campaign | 19V668000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 17D-1089 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › WIRING |
| Report received | September 20, 2019 |
| Owner notification | October 9, 2019 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
Damaged distribution panel wiring can increase the risk of electrical shock or fire.
Remedy
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.
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 19V668000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Forest River Cherokee | 2020 |
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.