---
title: "17V-838 recall: Forest River Cherokee"
kind: "recall"
source: "nhtsa"
campaignId: "17V-838"
url: "https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/17V-838"
markdownUrl: "https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/17V-838.md"
---

# 17V-838 recall: Forest River Cherokee

These are official NHTSA recalls. A model year on a campaign is not proof a VIN is included. Owner reports are not included.

**Campaign:** 17V-838
**Manufacturer:** Forest River, Inc.
**Component:** ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
**Filed:** December 21, 2017
**NHTSA:** https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V838

## The problem

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.

## The safety risk

Pinched wires may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.

## The 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.


## Rigs named in this campaign

A model year on this list is not proof a VIN is included.

- 2018 Forest River Cherokee: [year page](https://www.rigfixhq.com/issues/forest-river/cherokee/2018) · [markdown](https://www.rigfixhq.com/issues/forest-river/cherokee/2018.md)


HTML page: https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/17V-838