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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 18V186000

2018 Forest River Cherokee | 2017 Forest River Cherokee — Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

Published March 22, 2018 · Recall initiated: March 21, 2018

Summary

NHTSA records recall 18V186000, published March 22, 2018 and initiated March 21, 2018. Recalling firm: Forest River, Inc.; 2018 Forest River Cherokee | 2017 Forest River Cherokee — Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer.

What's the hazard

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Forest River Cherokee recreational trailers, models CCKT16BF, CCKT16BHS, CCKT16FQ, CCKT16GR, CCKT16GRH, CCKT17RP and CCKT18TO. These vehicles are equipped with Norcold N306 mini refrigerators that may have a loose or missing propane gas valve test port screw, allowing propane to leak out when the refrigerator is used in 'gas' mode.

What to do

Forest River will notify owners, and Norcold dealers will install and tighten the gas valve port screw, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on April 19, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-260-499-2100, or Norcold customer service at 1-800-543-1219. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-0687.

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Recall details

Brand
FOREST RIVER
Model
CHEROKEE
Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Lot
2018 FOREST RIVER CHEROKEE | 2017 FOREST RIVER CHEROKEE
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2018 Forest River Cherokee | 2017 Forest River Cherokee — Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 18V186000 on March 22, 2018. Reported hazard: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Forest River Cherokee recreational trailers, models CCKT16BF, CCKT16BHS, CCKT16FQ, CCKT16GR, CCKT16GRH, CCKT17RP and CCKT18TO. These vehicles are equipped with Norcold N306 mini refrigerators that may have a loose or missing propane gas valve test port screw, allowing propane to leak out when the refrigerator is used in 'gas' mode.

What should I do if I have this product?

Forest River will notify owners, and Norcold dealers will install and tighten the gas valve port screw, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on April 19, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-260-499-2100, or Norcold customer service at 1-800-543-1219. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-0687.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: FOREST RIVER. Model: CHEROKEE.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)