Vehicle recall 24V003000 · January 5, 2024
2020 Forest River Cherokee
The draw bar locking mechanism may break, which can cause the front end of the trailer to contact the road.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2020 Cherokee travel trailers. The draw bar locking mechanism may break, which can cause the front end of the trailer to contact the road.
- Consequence
- A trailer that contacts the road during transit increases the risk of a crash or injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the Ice Hose swing arm draw bars, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 5, 2024. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-4995. Forest River's number for this recall is 95-1705.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 24V003000
- Reported to NHTSA
- January 5, 2024
- Filed by
- Forest River, Inc.
- Manufacturer campaign
- 95-1705
- Owner notification
- February 5, 2024
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 302
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailer; Structure › Frame and members
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Forest River Cherokee (2020): 2020
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