2020 Forest River Cherokee Recall: Draw bar locking mechanism may break, which can cause the front end of the…
NHTSA campaign 24V003000 · Equipment · filed Jan 5, 2024 · verified Sep 14, 2026
The defect
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.
The risk
A trailer that contacts the road during transit increases the risk of a crash or injury.
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
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.
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.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Forest River | Cherokee | 2020 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 24V003000 (manufacturer number 95-1705). Data last verified Sep 14, 2026.