Wire may overheat due to wrong panel connection
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.
Safety Consequence
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.
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FAQ: Recall 18V034000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 18V034000?
NHTSA recall 18V034000 was issued by Forest River, Inc. on January 11, 2018. It addresses: Wire may overheat due to wrong panel connection. The recall affects approximately 223 vehicles, with the defect involving the Electrical System component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Forest River, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 18V034000 or the manufacturer campaign number 17A-0609. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.