Safety Recall NHTSA · 19V668000 Reported September 20, 2019

Distribution panel wiring can cause fire

Forest River, Inc. · Electrical System · 53 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
19V668000
Manufacturer Campaign
17D-1089
Manufacturer
Component
Electrical System
Vehicles Affected
53
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
September 20, 2019
Completion Rate
54.72

Defect Summary

Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2020 cherokee trailers, models ckt16bf-d, ckt16bfh-d, ckt16gr-d and ckt16grh-d. the protective paneling may not have been installed around the distribution panel, allowing the distribution panel wiring to be exposed in a storage compartment, which can lead to damage to the panel and wiring.

Safety Consequence

Damaged distribution panel wiring can increase the risk of electrical shock or fire.

Corrective Action

Forest river will notify owners, and dealers will install a divider in the storage compartment to ensure the distribution panel wiring is protected, free of charge. the recall began october 9, 2019. owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-260-499-2100. forest river's number for this recall is 17d-1089.

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 19V668000 or campaign 17D-1089.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 19V668000

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

What is recall 19V668000?

NHTSA recall 19V668000 was issued by Forest River, Inc. on September 20, 2019. It addresses: Distribution panel wiring can cause fire. The recall affects approximately 53 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 19V668000 or the manufacturer campaign number 17D-1089. 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.