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Vehicles/Recreational Vehicles

Forest River, Inc.: 2020 Cherokee Travel Trailers Recalled for Draw Bar Locking Mechanism Failure

Agency Publication Date: January 5, 2024
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Summary

Forest River, Inc. is recalling 302 of its 2020 Cherokee travel trailers because the draw bar locking mechanism on the trailer's frame may break. If this mechanism fails, the front end of the trailer can drop and make contact with the road surface while the vehicle is in motion. To address this safety hazard, authorized dealers will replace the Ice Hose swing arm draw bars with a new unit at no cost to owners.

Risk

A draw bar failure during transit can cause the front of the trailer to hit the road, which may lead to a loss of control, a crash, or serious injury to the driver or others on the road.

What You Should Do

  1. Check your vehicle registration or purchase documents to confirm if you own a 2020 Forest River Cherokee travel trailer.
  2. Contact a Forest River authorized dealer to schedule a free replacement of the Ice Hose swing arm draw bars.
  3. You may contact Forest River customer service directly at 1-574-825-4995 and reference internal recall number 95-1705.
  4. If you have further questions, call the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov.

Your Remedy Options

๐Ÿ”„Free Replacement

Dealers will replace the Ice Hose swing arm draw bars free of charge.

How to: Contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-4995 to arrange a free replacement at a dealership.

Affected Products

Product: 2020 Forest River Cherokee

Additional Information

Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Recall ID: 24V003000
Status: Active
Manufacturer: Forest River, Inc.
Sold By: authorized dealers
Units Affected: 302 vehicles(100% estimated defective)
Park Vehicle: No
Park Outside: No
OTA Update: No
Product Type: Vehicle (V)
Recall Classification: Safety Defect
Owner Notification Date: February 5, 2024
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.
Distributed To: Nationwide
Manufacturer Recall #: 95-1705
Agency Last Updated: August 29, 2025

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

Sources: NHTSA Notice ยท Raw API Response