Forest River, Inc. | 2017-2018 forest river cherokee travel trailers | NHTSA Recall #18V034000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 18V034000 by Forest River, Inc.. Affecting 2017-2018 forest river cherokee travel trailers Includes 223 affected units, Wire may Overheat due to Wrong Panel Connection, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

2017-2018 forest river cherokee travel trailers

Defect Summary

Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2017-2018 forest river cherokee travel trailers. on the affected trailers, a 14 gauge and a 12 gauge neutral wire for the 110v air conditioning were connected to the same lug in the 120v panel neutral bus bar.

Corrective Action

Forest river will notify owners, and dealers will relocate the subject wire to another 14 gauge terminal, as necessary, free of charge. the recall began on february 14, 2018. owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-260-499-2100. forest river's number for this recall is 17a-0609.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 18V034000
Manufacturer: Forest River, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2018-01-11T00:00:00
Subject: Wire may overheat due to wrong panel connection
Component: Electrical System
Potentially Affected Units: 223

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 17A-0609
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2017-2018 forest river cherokee travel trailers. on the affected trailers, a 14 gauge and a 12 gauge neutral wire for the 110v air conditioning were connected to the same lug in the 120v panel neutral bus bar.
Consequence Summary: If both wires were connected to same lug, the smaller wire may overheat and fail due to trying to handle a higher load, thereby increasing the risk of an electrical fire.
Corrective Action: Forest river will notify owners, and dealers will relocate the subject wire to another 14 gauge terminal, as necessary, free of charge. the recall began on february 14, 2018. owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-260-499-2100. forest river's number for this recall is 17a-0609.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 41.7

Metadata

SID: row-xitq_9c26~7i6s
NHTSA ID: 18V034000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1741512641
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Updated At: 1741512641
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