2018 Forest River Cascade recalls and problems

The 2018 Forest River Cascade has 2 recalls and 0 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.

How the 2018 compares

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2recalls

0complaints

0crashes

0fires

0injuries

—median miles

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2 recalls

Trailer Hitches

Nov 25, 2019 · NHTSA campaign 19V844000 · 328 vehicles

Problem: 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.

Risk: A trailer that detaches from the tow vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy & notes

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.

Electrical System

Dec 21, 2017 · NHTSA campaign 17V838000 · 3,297 vehicles

Problem: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Cascade and Cherokee recreational trailers. The trailer wiring may have been improperly routed, allowing the wires to be pinched between the chassis and the vehicle body.

Risk: Pinched wires may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy & notes

Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the trailers, rerouting the wires, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on February 7, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-541-644-8072. Forest River's number for this recall is 64-0456.

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.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

2018 vs. other Forest River Cascade years

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Questions

Does the 2018 Forest River Cascade have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns covering the 2018 Forest River Cascade, the latest from Nov 25, 2019 (trailer hitches). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2018 Forest River Cascade?

Few complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2018 Forest River Cascade.