2018–2020 Forest River Cascade, 2018–2020 Forest River Cherokee Recall: Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of the vehicle exceeds the GVWR of the…
NHTSA campaign 19V844000 · Trailer Hitches · filed Nov 25, 2019 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Cascade and Cherokee travel trailers. The Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of the vehicle exceeds the GVWR of the trailer hitch coupler, potentially resulting in the coupler failing and the trailer detaching.
The risk
A trailer that detaches from the tow vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
Forest River will notify owners and dealers will replace the coupler, free of charge. The recall began February 17, 2020. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-260-499-2100 or 1-541-995-3447. Forest River's number for this recall is 64-1114.
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.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Forest River | Cascade | 2018, 2019, 2020 |
| Forest River | Cherokee | 2018, 2019, 2020 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 19V844000 (manufacturer number 64-1114). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.