Safety Recall NHTSA · 17V838000 Reported December 21, 2017

Incorrectly installed 110v and 12v wires

Forest River, Inc. · Electrical System · 3,297 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
17V838000
Manufacturer Campaign
64-0456
Manufacturer
Component
Electrical System
Vehicles Affected
3,297
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
December 21, 2017
Completion Rate
38.55

Defect Summary

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.

Safety Consequence

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

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Forest River, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 17V838000 or campaign 64-0456.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 17V838000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 17V838000?

NHTSA recall 17V838000 was issued by Forest River, Inc. on December 21, 2017. It addresses: Incorrectly installed 110v and 12v wires. The recall affects approximately 3,297 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 17V838000 or the manufacturer campaign number 64-0456. 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.