2025 Forest River Cherokee Recall: During installation, an incorrect length screw was used to install the…
NHTSA campaign 24V563000 · Equipment · filed Jul 26, 2024 · verified Sep 14, 2026
The defect
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2025 Cherokee CKT20-0G travel trailers. During installation, an incorrect length screw was used to install the microwave, which allowed the screw to enter the microwave compartment.
The risk
The presence of a screw in the microwave compartment can cause electrical arcing, increasing the risk of a fire.
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 inspect and replace the microwave as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 7, 2024. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-260-499-2100. Forest River's number for this recall is 89-1819.
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 | Cherokee | 2025 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 24V563000 (manufacturer number 89-1819). Data last verified Sep 14, 2026.