NHTSA Recall 18V034000
NHTSA Campaign Id 18V034000; Date: Jan. 11, 2018
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.
Recalled Vehicles:
2017 Forest River Cherokee; 2018 Forest River Cherokee
Component: Electrical System:wiring
Manufactured by: Forest River, Inc.
Affected Units:: 223
Recall 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.
How to Fix:
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 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.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Feb 14, 2018
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