Recall 19V785 affects 154 2020 Forest River Cherokee trailers for incorrectly wired refrigerator power. Repair is free at any franchised Forest River dealer.
Forest River is recalling 154 2020 Cherokee Alpha Wolf travel trailers because the 12V refrigerator power wire has an incorrect circuit breaker connection. Without proper overcurrent protection, the wire can melt and raise the risk of fire; Forest River dealers will correct the refrigerator wiring free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The 12V refrigerator in a 2020 Forest River Cherokee travel trailer gets battery power through a dedicated wire and circuit breaker. The breaker is the protective switch for that circuit. It is supposed to sit between the power source and the refrigerator wiring so an electrical problem does not leave the circuit fed the wrong way.
In these trailers, the refrigerator power wire was installed on the constant hot side of an oversized mini breaker. That means the refrigerator circuit stays live instead of being routed through the breaker as intended. Forest River found inconsistent wiring between the distribution panel and the refrigerator during quality control checks, then traced the issue to how the 12V refrigerator was installed.
Owners are not expected to notice a symptom before the wiring problem matters. There is no warning sign before failure. The issue is inside the trailer's electrical setup, so a normal-looking refrigerator or panel does not confirm the wiring is correct.
Who's affected?
| 2020 Forest River Cherokee | Recreational vehicle/trailer |
|---|---|
| 2020 Forest River Cherokee | Electrical |
| Units affected | 154 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific trailer is included.
What's the safety risk?
An incorrectly connected wire lacks overcurrent protection. If it overheats, the wire can melt and increase the risk of fire. No warning sign is listed before the wiring problem causes damage, so schedule the repair soon and do not wait for an obvious symptom. Repair is free at any franchised Forest River dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2020 Forest River Cherokee is included in this recall.
- Contact your nearest franchised Forest River dealer to schedule the free wiring correction that restores overcurrent protection for the refrigerator circuit.
- Bring the recall notice if Forest River sent one. If not, reference recall number 19V785 when you call.
- Keep the refrigerator's 12V circuit off until the dealer corrects the wiring.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Forest River technician corrects the refrigerator 12V power wiring at the circuit breaker so the circuit is connected as intended. The recall repair is free, including parts and labor. Forest River has a general reimbursement plan on file for this recall. If you already paid out of pocket for a related wiring repair before the recall work was completed, bring the repair invoice and payment records to the service desk and ask how to submit the claim under that plan.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| November 1, 2019 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| November 19, 2019 | Owner notification mailed |
| December 16, 2019 | Dealer notification began |
| December 16, 2019 | Dealer notification ended |
| December 16, 2019 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 19V785?
Recall 19V785 covers 154 2020 Forest River Cherokee Alpha Wolf travel trailers with a refrigerator 12V power wire connected incorrectly to the circuit breaker. The wire can lack overcurrent protection, overheat, and melt, increasing fire risk. Forest River dealers will correct the wiring for free.
What should I do if my 2020 Forest River Cherokee is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific 2020 Forest River Cherokee is included in recall 19V785. If it is, contact a franchised Forest River dealer to schedule the wiring correction. Reference recall number 19V785 and Forest River recall number 76-1109 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Forest River dealers will correct the refrigerator power wiring free of charge. Parts and labor are covered for this recall repair.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is fire. The refrigerator 12V power wire was connected incorrectly to the circuit breaker, so the wire can lack overcurrent protection. If the wire overheats and melts, the trailer has an increased risk of fire.
When did Forest River start this recall?
Forest River began this recall on November 19, 2019, and notified owners. The dealer repair is available now. If you own a 2020 Forest River Cherokee Alpha Wolf trailer and never received a notice, check your VIN and call Forest River customer service at 1-260-499-2100.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/19V785000 |
|---|---|
| Forest River customer service | 1-260-499-2100 |
| NHTSA recall # | 19V785 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 19V785000 |
Source documents
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Download Quarterly Report (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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