NHTSA Recall 20V654000: Electrical system
Forest River, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 9,261 vehicles. It affects 2019–2021 Forest River Cherokee.
| NHTSA campaign | 20V654000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 17D-1201 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Report received | October 26, 2020 |
| Owner notification | November 23, 2020 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
A poor electrical connection can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
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.
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 20V654000
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.