Recall 18V752 affects 3,606 2018-2019 Forest River Cherokee trailers for short awning fasteners. Repair is free at any franchised Forest River dealer.
Forest River is recalling 3,606 2018-2019 Cherokee recreational trailers because awning fasteners were too short, too few, or both, letting the awning arm detach from the wall. A detached awning arm can increase the risk of injury or a crash; Forest River dealers will complete the repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The defect is in the power awning hardware on 2018-2019 Forest River Cherokee recreational trailers. The awning arm set is the metal support mounted to the trailer wall; it holds the awning assembly in position when the awning is extended or stowed. The wall fasteners do the holding work, so their length and number matter.
On affected trailers, Forest River says the awning was installed with fasteners that were too short, too few, or both. That leaves the arm with less grip in the wall than it needs. As the awning is used and the trailer moves, the attachment point can loosen until the awning arm detaches from the wall.
There is no warning sign before failure. The owner is not expected to hear a specific noise, see a warning light, or notice a clear change before the awning arm separates.
Who's affected?
Covers a single Cherokee trailer line across the 2018 and 2019 model years, tied to the same recreational vehicle/trailer equipment.
| 2018 Forest River Cherokee | Recreational vehicle/trailer |
|---|---|
| 2019 Forest River Cherokee | Recreational vehicle/trailer |
| Units affected | 3,606 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific trailer is included.
What's the safety risk?
If the awning arm detaches, it can strike people nearby or create a road hazard, increasing the risk of injury or a crash. There is no warning sign before detachment, so keep the awning secured and schedule the inspection soon. Repair is free at any franchised Forest River dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2018-2019 Forest River Cherokee trailer is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Forest River dealer to schedule the free awning fastener inspection and replacement that secures the awning arm to the wall.
- Avoid using the awning until the inspection is complete and the correct fasteners are installed.
- Bring the recall notice if Forest River mailed one. If not, reference recall number 18V752 when you call.
- Call Forest River customer service at 1-260-499-2100 with questions about the free repair.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Forest River technician inspects the awning mounting fasteners and replaces any incorrect fastener with the correct one. The recall repair is free, including parts and labor. Forest River has a general reimbursement plan on file for owners who already paid for the same awning fastener repair before the recall work was done. If that applies to you, ask Forest River customer service or the dealer service desk what documentation they need for the claim.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| October 25, 2018 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| October 25, 2018 | Dealer notification began |
| October 25, 2018 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
| November 27, 2018 | Owner notification mailed |
| December 4, 2018 | Dealer notification ended |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 18V752?
Recall 18V752 covers 3,606 2018-2019 Forest River Cherokee recreational trailers with awnings mounted using fasteners that are too short, too few, or both. If an awning arm detaches from the wall, it can increase injury or crash risk. Forest River dealers will inspect and install the correct fastener for free.
What should I do if my 2018-2019 Forest River Cherokee is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific trailer is included in recall 18V752. If it is, contact a Forest River dealer to schedule the awning fastener inspection and repair. Reference Forest River recall number 75-0867 when you call. The dealer repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Forest River dealers will inspect the awning fasteners and replace them with the correct fasteners free of charge.
Is it safe to tow my Forest River Cherokee before the repair?
The recall does not carry a do-not-drive order, but the defect involves an awning arm that can detach and increase injury or crash risk. Confirm your VIN, then ask the dealer whether the trailer needs inspection before your next trip.
What if I bought my Forest River Cherokee used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the trailer, not the first owner. If you never received the owner notice mailed after the recall began on November 27, 2018, check your VIN and reference recall 18V752 when you call a Forest River dealer.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/18V752000 |
|---|---|
| Forest River customer service | 1-260-499-2100 |
| NHTSA recall # | 18V752 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 18V752000 |
Source documents
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Download Quarterly Report (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 25, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →